Tag: maritime security

Houthis claim Red Sea attacks on oil tankers

International July 23, 2026 at 11:32

US launches fresh strikes as regional tensions escalate Yemen's Houthis say they have attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea as the US...

Hormuz Strait blockade worsens after fresh US strikes on Iran

International July 16, 2026 at 09:11

There are no signs of de-escalation in the conflict between the United States and Iran after a week of renewed military exchanges, with both...

Tanker hit by unidentified projectile in Strait of Hormuz

International July 7, 2026 at 11:16

An attack in Hormuz Strait caused a fire on a tanker off the coast of Oman on Monday after the vessel was struck by...

France and Oman agree on Strait of Hormuz demining, Macron says

International June 30, 2026 at 12:09

France and Oman have agreed to cooperate on demining operations and broader efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East, with a focus on...

UN halts Strait of Hormuz evacuation after cargo ship attacked

International June 26, 2026 at 14:56

Evacuation paused over safety concerns The UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO) has paused the planned evacuation of more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait...

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