Scores of tankers stuck under gunfire as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump warns Iran ‘cannot threaten’ US with Hormuz shutdown Tensions are escalating in the Middle East as Iran’s Revolutionary Guards assert control over the Strait of Hormuz, even firing upon passing ships. From the Oval Office, President Donald Trump stated that the naval blockade enforced by the U.S. will continue without interruption. A White […]
Navy Destroyer Stops Two Oil Tankers from Departing Iran
U.S. Navy Intercepts Oil Tankers Leaving Iran On Tuesday, U.S. officials announced that two oil tankers trying to depart from Iran were intercepted by a U.S. destroyer and ordered to turn back, tightening the U.N. Navy’s blockade against Iran. According to an anonymous U.S. official, the tankers had left Chabahar port in the Gulf of […]
US destroyer stops oil tankers attempting to escape Iran during blockade.
U.S. officials have reported that a destroyer seized two oil tankers as they departed from Iranian ports on Tuesday, part of the blockade initiated during the Trump administration. After the ships left Chabahar Port in the Gulf of Oman, they were contacted by a U.S. warship. This official also noted that these tankers were among […]
US warship halts Iranian oil tankers following Trump’s blockade
On Tuesday, following President Trump’s implementation of a blockade, U.S. destroyers intercepted two oil tankers trying to leave Iranian ports, instructing them to return, according to an anonymous U.S. official. These vessels were departing from Chabahar port in the Gulf of Oman when they were contacted via radio by a warship. However, it’s not entirely […]
Chinese Tankers Retreat from Difficult U.S. Blockade, While Others Navigate Strait of Hormuz Securely
Tuesday marked the first complete day of the U.S. blockade against Iran, as well as the initial day following the U.S. declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is open for international navigation. At least eight vessels have successfully navigated through the strait based on ship-tracking data, but these figures fall short of the roughly 130 […]
Trump: ‘Large numbers’ of empty oil tankers coming to U.S. to ‘fill up’
Trump Comments on Oil Tanker Arrivals Amid Rising Prices President Donald Trump announced that numerous empty oil tankers from various countries are on their way to the United States for loading. “The world’s largest, completely empty oil tanker is now heading to the US to load the best and ‘sweetest’ oil (and gas!) anywhere in […]
Iran allegedly imposes fees of up to $2 million on tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran Introduces $2 Million Charge for Tankers in Strait of Hormuz Reports indicate that Iran is now imposing a significant toll of $2 million on certain tankers wishing to navigate through the Strait of Hormuz. This move appears to be part of a broader strategy to exert more control over this vital maritime route. Alaeddin […]
Scott Bessent States the U.S. Navy Will ‘Soon’ Accompany Tankers Through the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Navy to Escort Oil Tankers in the Strait of Hormuz Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Friday that the U.S. Navy will soon start to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz to safeguard them against potential terrorist threats from Iran. “I think the U.S. Navy will likely collaborate with the United Nations […]
Scott Bessent brought into Situation Room during interview — indicates US Navy may escort oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz
President Trump summoned Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to the White House Situation Room, where discussions were underway about the economic impacts of the ongoing conflict with Iran. Bessent, aged 63, was engaged in a conversation with Wilfred Frost on Sky News’ Master Investor Podcast when an aide interrupted him about 13 minutes in, saying, “The […]
Explosions Erupt as Iran Strikes Oil Tankers in the Persian Gulf
On Thursday, Iran continued its strategy of economic warfare, reiterating threats to target two oil tankers in the Persian Gulf while also pledging to cut off oil shipments through a crucial trade route. Additionally, Iran coordinated assaults on Israel with its ally Hezbollah, and the Israeli military reported strikes on important nuclear facilities close to […]