Tanker
US allows Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba, reversing course on blockade
The US cut off Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba after toppling Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3.
IRGC Navy chief warns ships must seek permission to transit Hormuz strait to avoid being hit
US handing over seized tanker to Venezuela, officials say
Trump cancels second wave of attacks on Venezuela following cooperation
Rubio says US plan for Venezuela is stability, recovery, then transition
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US plans to stabilize Venezuela, secure access for US oil companies, and oversee a political transition, drawing sharp Democratic criticism.
Russia asks US to stop pursuit of fleeing oil tanker, claims authority - NYT
The tanker was en route from Iran to Venezuela when the Coast Guard attempted to apprehend it. The Coast Guard has been chasing the tanker for almost two weeks.
US targets crude oil tankers, firms in new Venezuela-related sanctions, Treasury website shows
The United States imposed new sanctions on four companies and oil tankers linked to Venezuela’s oil sector, as President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro.
Iran seizes Eswatini-flagged vessel for smuggling fuel
Iran seized an Eswatini-flagged ship carrying 350,000 liters of smuggled fuel off Bushehr, detaining its 13 crew amid ongoing efforts to curb fuel smuggling.
Iran releases product tanker Talara, all 21 crew safe, vessel's manager says
"We have informed their families, and the vessel is now free to resume normal operations," the manager said.
Iran confirms it took Singapore-bound tanker carrying petrochemical cargo
Following inspections, authorities said "the tanker was in violation for carrying unauthorized cargo." They did not provide further details.
Israel procures two new additional refueling aircraft for the IDF from Boeing
The contract’s scope is estimated at approximately half a billion dollars and is funded through US aid. The aircraft will replace the IAF’s fleet of Re’em Boeing 707 tankers.
Two oil tankers collide and catch fire near Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz links the Gulf to the northwest with the Gulf of Oman to the southeast and the Arabian Sea beyond.
Trump considering plan to disrupt Iranian oil supply, stop ships at sea
John Bolton, the lead negotiator for the initiative when it was formed, told Reuters "it would be fully justified" to use the initiative to slow down Iran oil exports.
Family releases photo of hostage Matan Angrest in Gaza captivity
Matan, who served in a tank unit, was captured alongside his fellow soldiers Itai Chen, Daniel Peretz, and Tomer Leibovitz.
