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US attacks 5 Iranian oil tankers, Tehran retaliates with strikes on Jordan

US attacks 5 Iranian oil tankers, Tehran retaliates with strikes on Jordan

The US military destroyed five Iranian oil tankers following attempted missile attacks, triggering immediate retaliatory strikes by Tehran against an air base in Jordan.

World ·9 Sep 2026, 03:43 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
US strikes three Iranian oil tankers in response to missile attack on warships

US strikes three Iranian oil tankers in response to missile attack on warships

American forces launched retaliatory airstrikes against three Iranian oil tankers following ballistic missile attacks targeting Navy warships.

World ·6 Sep 2026, 02:08 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iran allows Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz

Iran allows Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz

Iran has authorized select Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following diplomatic requests, though the vital waterway remains largely restricted amid ongoing conflict.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 16:40 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read

US to impose unprecedented economic isolation measures on Iran

Washington is preparing unprecedented economic isolation measures and an ongoing naval blockade against Iran following drone attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

Business ·14 Aug 2026, 13:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until US meets its demands

Iran says Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until US meets its demands

Iran's Revolutionary Guards state the strait will stay closed until the US meets six core demands, including lifting sanctions and withdrawing military assets.

World ·10 Aug 2026, 07:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Houthis Say They Attacked 2 Saudi Oil Tankers In Red Sea As US Strikes Iran

Houthis Say They Attacked 2 Saudi Oil Tankers In Red Sea As US Strikes Iran

Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for striking two oil tankers in the Red Sea as the U.S. military conducts strikes on Iranian infrastructure.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 16:31 ·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
Iran hits two UAE tankers in Strait, killing Indian crew member

Iran hits two UAE tankers in Strait, killing Indian crew member

Iranian missile strikes on two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz have killed one Indian crew member and wounded several others. This escalation follows a series of U.S. military strikes against Iranian targets, fueling concerns over the safety of the global maritime corridor.

World ·14 Jul 2026, 12:06 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
UAE says Iranian missiles hit two oil tankers, one Indian sailor dead

UAE says Iranian missiles hit two oil tankers, one Indian sailor dead

The UAE Ministry of Defence reported that Iranian missiles hit the tankers Mombasa and Al Bahiyah in Omani territorial waters. The attack resulted in one death and multiple injuries, prompting the UAE to state it reserves the right to respond to the escalation.

World ·14 Jul 2026, 09:05 ·Leah Bennett 4 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