UAE says Iranian missiles struck oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz, one sailor killed Updated 14 Jul, 2026 08:01am The ministry said fires broke out on both tankers but had been brought under control
US strikes Iran as Gulf states targeted in flareup over Hormuz Updated 13 Jul, 2026 07:03am Mediators seek diplomatic solution after Trump declares ceasefire over this week
Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after US strikes, says Strait of Hormuz closed Published 12 Jul, 2026 09:31pm War that began with US, Israeli strikes against Iran has destabilised the Gulf
Oman says 23 rescued, one missing after vessel attacked off coast Published 12 Jul, 2026 06:22pm The attack came as Tehran announced it was closing the Strait of Hormuz and launched missiles and drones at its Gulf neighbours
US revoking license that authorized Iranian oil sales, official says Published 08 Jul, 2026 12:10am US official said negotiators continued to work in good faith toward a final agreement with Iran
Three ships struck in Hormuz flare-up, Qatar slams Iran Published 07 Jul, 2026 08:17pm All three vessels were struck close to Oman
Tanker struck in Hormuz as Iran, US trade attacks in worst escalation since peace deal Updated 28 Jun, 2026 03:54pm Each side says the other is violating interim ceasefire
Saudi Aramco resumes oil loading at Ras Tanura after 4-month halt Published 26 Jun, 2026 11:16am A cargo ship reported a suspected attack as it attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz close to the coast of Oman on Thursday, British navy agency UKMTO said
UN pauses Hormuz evacuation plan after ship attack Published 26 Jun, 2026 05:00am LONDON: The UN International Maritime Organization paused its programme to shepherd ships and seafarers through the...
Ship reported seized off UAE Published 15 May, 2026 07:24am DUBAI: A ship was reported seized off the coast of the United Arab Emirates and was heading for Iranian waters on...
Vessel seized off UAE's Fujairah and heading toward Iranian waters, UKMTO says Published 14 May, 2026 06:08pm DUBAI: A vessel was boarded by unauthorized personnel on Thursday while at anchor northeast of the United Arab...
US, Iran no closer to ending war as Qatari tanker sails toward Strait of Hormuz Published 10 May, 2026 12:33pm Tehran has largely blocked non-Iranian shipping through the narrow strait, which before the war carried one-fifth of the world’s oil supply
UKMTO says bulk carrier hit by unknown projectile near Qatar Published 10 May, 2026 10:33am The incident sparked a small fire that was extinguished, with the vessel’s master reporting no casualties or environmental impact, UKMTO said
UKMTO says Strait of Hormuz threat level remains critical Published 04 May, 2026 10:46am UKMTO said mariners are advised to coordinate with Omani authorities via VHF channel 16
Oil tanker hijacked off Somalia: maritime agency Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am ADDIS ABABA: An oil tanker has been hijacked off the coast of Somalia and taken into its territorial waters, the...
Vessel reports Iranian gunboat attack near Oman, crew safe, UKMTO says Published 22 Apr, 2026 12:22pm The vessel was subsequently fired upon, sustaining heavy damage to its bridge
Iranian missile hit oil tanker in Qatari waters: Qatar Published 02 Apr, 2026 06:03am DOHA: An oil tanker leased to state-owned QatarEnergy was hit by an Iranian cruise missile on Wednesday in Qatari...
Tanker hit by two projectiles off Qatar, one unexploded, UKMTO says Published 01 Apr, 2026 11:27am UKMTO said it was unable to confirm the source of the projectiles and that investigations were ongoing
Projectile hits vessel off UAE’s Sharjah, UKMTO says Published 22 Mar, 2026 03:44pm The incident could not be conclusively identified
UAE suspends Shah gas field operations after drone attack Published 17 Mar, 2026 11:06am No injuries were reported in either incident, the local media offices said
Six vessels attacked in Gulf, Strait of Hormuz as war puts merchant ships on front lines Published 12 Mar, 2026 11:52am The latest attacks on ships linked to the US and Europe mark an escalation in the conflict between Iran and US-Israeli forces
US Navy has not escorted tanker through Hormuz: White House Published 11 Mar, 2026 08:14am WASHINGTON: The United States has not escorted any oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz, the White House said...
Three ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz Updated 02 Mar, 2026 09:24am One ship, off the coast of Oman, was struck by an unknown projectile above the waterline
Projectile hits near a vessel in the Red Sea off Yemen’s Hodeidah, UKMTO reports Published 04 Sep, 2025 02:18pm DUBAI: The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency said it received a report of an incident 178 nautical...
Three dead in Red Sea attack as Houthis resume campaign Published 09 Jul, 2025 06:21am DUBAI: An ongoing attack on a cargo vessel in the Red Sea has killed three people, an EU maritime force said ...
Houthis claim first ship sinking this year in Red Sea attack Published 07 Jul, 2025 11:42pm DUBAI: Yemen’s Houthis said on Monday that a cargo ship they struck with gunfire, rockets and explosive-laden...
Attack damages ship off Yemen coast: UK maritime agency Published 10 Oct, 2024 10:53am DUBAI: A ship was struck and damaged by an “unknown projectile” in the Red Sea, a British maritime agency said on...
Ship catches fire after attack off Yemen: UK agency Published 21 Aug, 2024 11:03pm DUBAI: Three projectiles hit a merchant vessel off Yemen’s rebel-held port city of Hodeida on Wednesday, causing a...
British maritime agencies report blast incidents near Yemen's Hodeidah Updated 13 Aug, 2024 11:50am CAIRO: A ship's captain reported an explosion in the vicinity of the vessel located about 63 nautical miles ...
Triple attack targets ship off Yemen: maritime security firm Published 09 Aug, 2024 02:02pm DUBAI: Three attempted attacks likely launched by Houthi rebels targeted a merchant vessel off Yemen but caused no...