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Houthi attack on cargo ship kills three crew members

Houthi attack on cargo ship kills three crew members

A maritime strike in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait has killed multiple crew members, heightening safety concerns across critical international shipping lanes.

World ·12 Aug 2026, 01:06 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Houthis kill six in vessel attack in Red Sea Bab el-Mandeb strait

Houthis kill six in vessel attack in Red Sea Bab el-Mandeb strait

A vessel in the Red Sea's Bab el-Mandeb strait was targeted by ballistic missiles, leaving multiple people dead amid mounting maritime security pressures.

World ·11 Aug 2026, 21:02 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iran Considers Letting Europe Clear Mines in Strait of Hormuz

Iran Considers Letting Europe Clear Mines in Strait of Hormuz

Iran is reportedly considering European mine-clearance efforts in the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. officials work to de-escalate commercial shipping concerns.

World ·5 Aug 2026, 03:37 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Indian crew safe after LPG tanker Meda attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Indian crew safe after LPG tanker Meda attacked in Strait of Hormuz

The Indian Embassy confirmed the safety of 28 seafarers following an attack on the Mozambique-flagged Meda tanker in Iranian territorial waters. The incident highlights the growing risks to commercial shipping amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 20:05 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Houthis claim strike on two Saudi tankers, fire aboard Encelia in Red Sea

Houthis claim strike on two Saudi tankers, fire aboard Encelia in Red Sea

Houthi militants claimed strikes against the Saudi-flagged tankers Encelia and Layla following a maritime ban, leading to a rise in Brent crude oil prices.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 06:33 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Houthi rebels strike Saudi tanker Encelia in Red Sea

Houthi rebels strike Saudi tanker Encelia in Red Sea

Houthi officials claimed responsibility for a missile strike that ignited a fire on the Saudi tanker Encelia. No casualties were reported following the attack.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 05:33 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Houthis threaten to target ships using Saudi ports amid maritime blockade

Houthis threaten to target ships using Saudi ports amid maritime blockade

Houthi rebels have warned global shipping firms that vessels using Saudi ports face the risk of military targeting following a breakdown in regional stability. The escalation impacts the Red Sea, a vital corridor for global trade.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 19:36 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Strait of Hormuz shipping halts as US and Iran renew hostilities

Strait of Hormuz shipping halts as US and Iran renew hostilities

Global energy transit faces severe disruption as a failed ceasefire leads to a naval blockade and significantly reduced shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·17 Jul 2026, 12:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump drops Strait of Hormuz toll plan for new Middle East trade deals

Trump drops Strait of Hormuz toll plan for new Middle East trade deals

The administration is pivoting to new investment agreements with Gulf partners as the interim peace deal with Iran collapses following renewed military strikes.

World ·14 Jul 2026, 18:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US forces launch new strikes on Iran following Strait of Hormuz attacks

US forces launch new strikes on Iran following Strait of Hormuz attacks

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have reached a critical point as U.S. military forces launch extensive strikes against Iranian targets. The escalation follows an attack on a container ship and threatens the future of the interim ceasefire.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 06:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after firing on vessel

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after firing on vessel

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has closed the Strait of Hormuz indefinitely after firing warning shots at a vessel. This action follows the collapse of ceasefire negotiations and escalating military engagements in the region.

World ·12 Jul 2026, 03:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran and Oman talks fail to resolve Strait of Hormuz transit dispute

Iran and Oman talks fail to resolve Strait of Hormuz transit dispute

Negotiations in Muscat failed to bridge the gap between U.S. and Iranian demands regarding maritime transit. As the ceasefire remains dissolved, the threat of further military escalation and economic disruption persists.

World ·11 Jul 2026, 22:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US demands Iran guarantee Strait of Hormuz is open and stop attacks

US demands Iran guarantee Strait of Hormuz is open and stop attacks

Following the dissolution of an interim ceasefire, the U.S. has demanded that Iran guarantee the Strait of Hormuz remains open and halt all attacks on vessels.

World ·11 Jul 2026, 05:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read

Tanker set ablaze by projectile in Strait of Hormuz amid Khamenei funeral

A projectile strike on a liquefied natural gas tanker near Oman has heightened regional tensions during the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader.

World ·7 Jul 2026, 09:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Oil tanker catches fire after strike in Strait of Hormuz

Oil tanker catches fire after strike in Strait of Hormuz

A commercial tanker sustained damage after being hit by a projectile near the Strait of Hormuz, heightening maritime security concerns amid regional tensions.

World ·7 Jul 2026, 06:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran threatens oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz with forceful response

Iran threatens oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz with forceful response

Iran’s joint military command has issued a formal warning to all oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening immediate action against any vessel that fails to follow designated navigation protocols.

World ·2 Jul 2026, 20:01 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read