Ship attacks

One Indian killed in attack on ship heading towards India, Indian embassy in Oman says

Oman's Maritime Security Center said it evacuated the crew following the attack and confirmed one member of the crew was killed. 

FILE PHOTO: Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam Thursday, 10th September 2026, 09:00
Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 17, 2026.

Saudi Arabia considers introducing cheaper insurance to increase shipping in Middle East - report

An F/A-18E Super Hornet launches from the flight deck of the US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran April 1, 2026.

US Navy strikes Iranian-flagged ship trying to break Strait of Hormuz blockade from Gulf of Oman

A ship passes through the Strait of Hormuz.

How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war? - explainer


Iran attacks ship owned by Israeli businessman Eyal Ofer - report

Both US military officers and Iranian officials confirmed several Iranian drones and vessels attacked the ship.

A boat of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) sails, at undisclosed place off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran August 22, 2019.

Museum exhibit allows visitors to sink model Russian warship

As part of a new exhibit, a model of the warship swimming in a water tank can be sent to the bottom of the ocean over and over again.

Russian missile cruiser Moskva is moored in the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Sevastopol, Ukraine, May 10, 2013.

Ukraine-Russia War: Russian airstrikes target Odesa, one killed

Over 3,000 civilians killed so far - UN • US 'can't confirm' whether Russian army chief hurt during visit to Donbas

A view shows graves of civilians killed during Ukraine-Russia conflict in the southern port city of Mariupol, Ukraine April 19, 2022

Iran's attacks on Israeli shipping in Gulf serves as lesson - opinion

Instead of military overstretch, Israel could gain political leverage.

 MERCER STREET, an Israeli-managed oil tanker that was attacked, is seen off Fujairah Port in United Arab Emirates, last month

Iran concerned about UK in Gulf, Taliban offensive

Iran: “The fact that Britain has sided with the rebellious and notorious Zionist regime shows the position of this country.”

 Mercer Street, an Israeli-managed oil tanker that was attacked is seen off Fujairah Port in United Arab Emirates, August 3, 2021.

US holding Iran responsible for Mercer Street attack 'not a small detail'

The US report found that two drones actually attacked the Merce Street ship on July 29.

A satellite image shows the damaged Mercer Street Tanker moored off the coast of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, August 4, 2021.

G7 condemns Mercer Street attack: Iran 'threatening international peace'

"Iran's behavior, alongside its support to proxy forces and non-state armed actors, threatens international peace and security," the G7 statement said.

 ‘MERCER STREET,’ a Liberian-flagged, Japanese-owned and Israeli-managed ship, that was attacked – apparently by Iran – off the coast of Oman, is seen near Fujairah Port in United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday.

'5-6 armed Iranians' responsible for tanker hijack off UAE coast - report

UK: Hijackers leave vessel off UAE coast, incident ended • Iran: The potential hijack of ships off coast of UAE is 'suspicious'

An Iranian soldier stands guard near Iranian Navy helicopter carrier Kharg at Port Sudan at the Red Sea State, October 31, 2012

Israel pushes for UNSC condemnation of Iranian maritime terrorism

In response to the attack on the Israeli-managed ship "Mercer Street," Israel has reportedly pushed for UN discussions of Iran's maritime violence.

Naval vessels participating in the Noble Dina military drill between Israel, France, Cyprus and Greece, March 12, 2021.