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Tankers

US–Iran tanker war escalates: Hormuz turns into global flashpoint

24 Apr 2026-14:26
Tracking data shows tankers turning around in Strait of Hormuz - VIDEO

Tracking data from Marine Traffic earlier today shows tankers turning around at the Persian Gulf side of the Strait of Hormuz.

18 Apr 2026-19:27
How Iran plans to charge Bitcoin for oil ships in Hormuz

Iran is reportedly exploring a system that would require oil tankers to pay transit fees in Bitcoin to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

08 Apr 2026-22:20
What exactly happened to the Qatar LNG tankers

Two liquefied natural gas carriers loaded in Qatar approached the Strait of Hormuz in early April 2026 but did not complete their journey to open waters.

08 Apr 2026-12:04
Indian fuel tankers exit Strait of Hormuz

Two more India-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers have exited the Gulf region, according to vessel tracking data, as India works to reposition fuel shipments amid ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.

06 Apr 2026-11:59
Starmer gives green light for UK forces to intercept Putin’s shadow fleet

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has granted new powers for British forces to board and potentially detain sanctioned vessels passing through its waters in a bid to ramp up economic pressure on Russia, as its war on Ukraine continues.

26 Mar 2026-11:44
Iran signals Hormuz access for Japan-linked oil tankers

Iran has indicated it may allow Japanese-affiliated vessels to resume transit through the Strait of Hormuz, offering a potential easing of pressure on global energy markets.

21 Mar 2026-10:09
Greenpeace warns of “ecological ticking time bomb” amid potential oil spills

Environmental group Greenpeace is warning of a potential environmental disaster from oil spills as ships carrying a total of 21 billion liters of oil remain trapped in the Persian Gulf.

12 Mar 2026-22:27
Iran could lay mines in Strait of Hormuz, US intel warns

U.S. intelligence has observed early signs that Iran could deploy mines in the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane.

10 Mar 2026-23:10
Hundreds of tankers stranded near the Strait of Hormuz amid maritime crisis

07 Mar 2026-20:02