Iran Informs Global Maritime Body of Two New Attacks on Its Tankers, Calls Red Sea 'Unsafe' – Report
Tehran had previously only reported a single attack on one of its tankers, which took place in the Red Sea off the coast of Saudi Arabia on 11 October. The country promised to conduct a full investigation of the incident before pointing the finger at those responsible, but noted that the incident must have been organised by "one or more" states.
Rescuer Says One Sailor Still Missing After Deadly Blast on Board Russian Oil Tanker
VLADIVOSTOK (Sputnik) – The search for the sailor who went missing after the explosion on board the Russian Zaliv Amerika oil tanker continues, a spokesperson of the Nakhodka Port rescue unit said.
One or Several Governments Behind Iranian Tanker Attack, Foreign Minister Zarif Says
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Riyadh Says Received Distress Call From Iranian Tanker, Couldn't Contact It
The owner of Iranian oil tanker the Sabiti reported on 11 October that the vessel had sustained two missile strikes within 30 minutes, damaging two of its oil tanks and leading to a spill. The ship, however, retained its ability to sail and will reach Iranian waters in a week.
Royal Navy Captain Recalls 'Soul-Destroying' Iranian Seizure of UK Oil Tanker in Gulf
Tehran insists that the British tanker was seized over alleged maritime violations, such as a collision with a fishing vessel, and stressed that it was not a response to the arrest of an Iranian tanker by the authorities in Gibraltar, which has since been released.
Gibraltar Government Not Confirming Officially Plans to Release Iran's Grace 1 Tanker
Tensions between Iran and the UK spiked in June after the Gibraltar authorities, aided by the UK Royal Marines, detained an Iranian tanker in the waters near the Rock. The vessel was suspected of carrying oil to Syria in violation of EU sanctions.
Oman, Iran Coordinating Navigation in Hormuz Strait - Foreign Minister
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) – Oman and Iran are coordinating navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway that links the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi said.
Liberian-Flagged Tanker Mesdar Not Seized By Iranian Officials
The Liberian-flagged oil tanker Mesdar has not been seized by Iranian officials, military sources told Iran's Tasnim News Agency on Friday.
Iran Denies Seizing Oil Tanker, Says Detained Ship Was Small Smuggler Vessel
Earlier, Iranian media reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had detained a vessel that was carrying oil smuggled from Iran. The latest reports suggest that the ship was sailing under a Panamanian flag.
UK Tanker in Hormuz Strait Approached by Five Allegedly Iranian Boats - DoD Official
On Wednesday, a total of five boats believed to belong to the Iranian government approached UK oil tanker British Heritage in the Strait of Hormuz, only to withdraw after receiving a warning from the accompanying Royal Navy warship HMS Montrose, a US Department of Defense official told Reuters.
Royal Navy Ship Reportedly Escorts UK Tanker in Gulf Amid Iran's Warning After Seizure of Its Vessel
The apparent intensification of security measures for British vessels sailing in the Gulf region takes place in the wake of attacks on oil tankers by unknown perpetrators and Iran's warnings to London that its ships could be seized in response to the UK's arrest of an Iranian vessel in Gibraltar.
Jeremy Corbyn is Right to Be Cautious Over Iran Tanker Attack Claims
UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has come under fierce neocon attack over a tweet he published saying that 'without credible evidence about the tankers attacks, the government's rhetoric will only increase the threat of war'.
Attack on Tankers in Gulf of Oman
Oil Tanker Operator Destroys US Version Blaming Iran for Attack - Reports
Earlier, US President Donald Trump accused Iran of attacking tankers sailing through the Gulf of Oman, claiming that a video released by the US military provides proof of it. Tehran has denied all the accusations and called on the US to stop carrying out false flag operations in the region.
US Court Says Seizure of Kurdish Oil Tanker Outside Jurisdiction
A US court said it lacked jurisdiction to seize a batch of Kurdish crude worth $100 million aboard a tanker off Texas, Reuters reported Wednesday, referring to court filings.