U.S. Attacks Iranian Tankers, Iran Launches Assault on Jordan, Oil Prices Rise Above $100
Escalating Tensions Between the U.S. and Iran On Tuesday night, hostilities between the United States and Iran intensified significantly. The U.S. launched airstrikes that destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, while Iran retaliated by attacking various civilian vessels and targeting U.S. forces stationed in Jordan. As a result, the price of oil surged past $100 per […]
U.S. Takes Out 5 IRGC ‘Shadow Tankers’ Following Iran’s Attack on Navy Warship
U.S. Forces Strike IRGC-linked Tankers Following Iranian Attacks On Tuesday, U.S. forces destroyed five oil tankers linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) after Iran launched ballistic missile attacks against an American warship, fulfilling Washington’s warning that any continued aggression toward the U.S. Navy would lead to significant consequences for Iran’s oil fleet. According to […]
Trump’s ‘Tanker-for-Tanker’ Approach Intensifies: U.S. Hits 3 Iranian Oil Tankers Following Iran’s Attack on 2 Warships
U.S. Forces Target Iranian Oil Tankers in Retaliation President Donald Trump’s strategy of responding in kind, termed “tanker-for-tanker,” intensified on Saturday when U.S. forces attacked three Iranian oil tankers. This came after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired ballistic missiles toward two U.S. Navy vessels. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that this three-for-two response aimed […]
U.S. Targets Three Iranian Tankers Following Iran’s Assault on Aircraft Carrier
U.S. Strikes Disable Iranian Oil Tankers On Saturday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that two Iranian oil tankers had been disabled due to airstrikes, with a third tanker described as “completely destroyed.” The attacks took place near Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil loading facility, confirming earlier reports of explosions in the area from Iranian state […]
US Tankers Depart Bulgaria After Deployment Provokes Anger in Iran
U.S. Tankers Depart Bulgaria Amid Tensions with Iran U.S. military refueling planes have departed from Bulgaria following statements from Iranian officials criticizing their presence. The two KC-135 tankers were stationed at Bezmer air base after receiving parliamentary approval for their deployment on July 22, as reported by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA). The aircraft left […]
Houthis Report Two Assaults on Saudi Oil Tankers in the Red Sea as U.S. Finishes 12th Night of Strikes
Escalation in Red Sea Conflict On Thursday morning, Yemen’s Iranian-aligned Houthi rebels reported carrying out attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. This comes as US forces have been active, continuing their offensive against Iranian military and civilian infrastructure for the twelfth consecutive night. The ongoing struggle for control over essential shipping […]
Four Oil and Gas Tankers Leave the Strait of Hormuz Following Attacks by Iran
Iran’s Attack Leads Tankers to Avoid Strait of Hormuz At least four tankers transporting oil and liquid natural gas (LNG) have opted out of navigating through the Strait of Hormuz following an Iranian assault on three vessels on Tuesday, according to a ship-tracking service report issued on Wednesday. The attack involved Iranian forces targeting ships […]
Tankers Keep Passing Through the Strait of Hormuz Despite Iranian Threats
Strait of Hormuz Declared Closed Again by Iran On Saturday, Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz once more. Yet, despite this declaration, a number of tankers—including very large crude carriers (VLCCs) and liquid natural gas (LNG) vessels—continued their passage through this crucial waterway. The strait had seemingly reopened earlier in the week […]
Iranian oil tankers move past U.S. blockade following ceasefire agreement.
Since President Trump announced a cease-fire deal with Tehran, at least three Iranian oil tankers carrying around 5 million barrels of oil have crossed the former U.S. blockade line, according to ship tracking services. According to Kpler and Vortexa, two very large crude carriers, the Hero II and Diona, each holding about 2 million barrels […]
U.S. Verifies Third Attack on Indian-Crewed Tankers close to Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Military Neutralizes Oil Tanker Attempting to Breach Blockade On Thursday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that the military targeted the tanker M/T Jarvia using Hellfire missiles. This action was taken as the vessel attempted to breach a blockade related to Iran. This marks the third incident within a week where the U.S. has engaged […]