Tanker

UKMTO reports two tanker incidents off Oman as Kuwait says it intercepts Iranian drones

In the first incident, a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile about 11 nautical miles northeast of Oman's Lima. Later the master of a tanker reported seeing a large splash and an explosion.

A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 16, 2026
(Illustrative) Fishing boats in Ezbet Al-Borg, the most famous place to sell fish in Egypt on July 2, 2024 in Damietta, Egypt.

Drones launched from Iran caused US tanker explosion at Egyptian port- report

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 26, 2026.

QatarEnergy-controlled LNG tanker exits Strait of Hormuz, first in nearly three weeks

Vessels transiting through the Gulf of Oman are pictured off the coast of Muscat on July 25, 2026; Illustrative.

Oil tanker explodes after hitting naval mine in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC-linked media claims - report


Iran's Revolutionary Guards seize commercial ship in Gulf - US Navy

The US Navy had monitored the situation and decided not to make any further response, US 5th Fleet spokesperson Commander Tim Hawkins said.

 The Liberian-flagged oil tanker Ice Energy transfers crude oil from the Iranian-flagged oil tanker Lana (former Pegas), off the shore of Karystos, on the Island of Evia, Greece, May 26, 2022.

US Navy says it prevented Iran from seizing tankers in Gulf of Oman

Since 2019, there has been a series of attacks on shipping in strategic Gulf waters at times of tension between the United States and Iran.

  US Navy aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan is seen during its visit to Hong Kong, China November 21, 2018.

Russian vessels spotted in Irish waters raise concerns for EU, UK

Not only were the vessels not supposed to be near an EU port, but Irish officials were suspicious of sabotage attempts on undersea cables.

 The Russian Navy's frigate Admiral Grigorovich sails in the Bosphorus on its way to the Mediterranean Sea, in Istanbul

US confiscates Iran oil cargo on tanker amid Tehran tensions

Tit-for-tat seizures are on the rise as Tehran and Washington clash in the Middle East.

An oil tanker loads gas in Assaluyeh seaport at the Persian Gulf, 1,400 km (870 miles) south of Tehran, Iran May 27, 2006.

German government approves Leopard tanks deliveries to Ukraine

World leaders rejoiced as Germany announced crucial artillery aid for Ukraine.

 Spanish army tank Leopard 2 of NATO enhanced Forward Presence battle group fires during the final phase of the Silver Arrow 2022 military drill on Adazi military training grounds, Latvia September 29, 2022.

Iran releases Greek tankers seized earlier this year after deal struck with Greece

"The final agreement was reached today in Tehran," the Greek shipping ministry said Wednesday.

 The Liberian-flagged oil tanker Ice Energy transfers crude oil from the Iranian-flagged oil tanker Lana (former Pegas), off the shore of Karystos, on the Island of Evia, Greece, May 26, 2022.

Israel buys refueling tankers that will help it attack Iran's nuclear sites

Boeing's multi-mission KC-46 refueling tankers will replace the Israeli Air Force's aging fleet of refueling aircraft, needed for any future action against Iran.

Boeing's KC-46 aerial refueling tanker

IDF tank training suspended after soldier killed in armored accident

An Armored Corps drill near the Nafah base in northern Israel ended in disaster when an IDF soldier was killed.

 Israeli tanks seen near the Israeli-Syrian border in the northern Golan Heights, on July 22, 2022.

Iran tanker retrieves oil seized by US, set to leave Greece

The seizure from the Lana, formerly the Pegas, prompted Iranian forces in May to seize two Greek tankers in the Middle East Gulf.

 The Liberian-flagged oil tanker Ice Energy transfers crude oil from the Iranian-flagged oil tanker Lana (former Pegas), off the shore of Karystos, on the Island of Evia, Greece, May 26, 2022.

Iran Guards say they seized two Greek tankers in Gulf

Greek authorities last month impounded the Iranian-flagged Pegas, with 19 Russian crew members on board, near the coast of the southern island of Evia due to EU sanctions.

 An oil tanker passes through the Bosphorus to the Black Sea in Istanbul July 20, 2012.