US military refueling aircraft and a reconnaissance drone were spotted circling over neutral waters of the Persian Gulf near Iranian-controlled airspace, according to an air traffic control source.
Recent attacks on vessels in the Gulf of Oman and Red Sea push oil prices higher amid rising US-Iran tensions. Meanwhile, Japan's PPI growth misses expectations, South Korea's Kospi enters a bull market, and US lettuce prices suffer a record drop due to a cyclospora outbreak.
US military helicopters fired missiles to disable the steering gear of a Panama-flagged cargo ship attempting to violate the US blockade of Iranian ports in the Gulf of Oman.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels killed six people on a cargo ship in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, while U.S. forces fired on a vessel in the Gulf of Oman, escalating the Red Sea shipping crisis and driving up oil prices.
At least 10 commercial vessels navigated the Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours, with 7 entering the Persian Gulf and 3 the Gulf of Oman, as reported by CNN citing MarineTraffic, amidst Iran-Oman agreement on a new route's coordinates.
Two tankers reported attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, with one damaged, as US-Iran tensions escalate. The incidents follow renewed US strikes on Iran and President Trump's threats, raising concerns about maritime security in the critical oil transit chokepoint.
Attacks on tankers and other vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea and the Black Sea are disrupting shipping and tightening oil markets. Brent crude has topped $100 as traders weigh the risk of further escalation.
Iran's state broadcaster reports US attacked a tanker in the Gulf of Oman, killing 2 crew members, on suspicion of carrying Iranian LNG, amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
US Navy aircraft, including KC-135R and KC-46A refuelers, spotted circling near Iran's Tehran FIR in Persian Gulf amid renewed tensions after US declared ceasefire over
An India-bound vessel, LNGC AL REKAYYAT, originating from Qatar, experienced a suspected drone attack in the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel's engine room caught fire, but all 29 crew members, including four Indian nationals, are safe. No casualties or environmental damage have been reported.
Iran's Parliament Speaker announced over 40 million barrels of oil exported since the US lifted its naval blockade, reopening passage through the Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz. This follows a memorandum signed June 18 to end an armed conflict.
Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has halved to 54 vessels on June 25, down from 100-120 daily, due to security restrictions following the US-Iran conflict, according to TASS calculations.
A cargo ship was struck by an unknown projectile in the Gulf of Oman, prompting the UN maritime agency to pause its evacuation of stranded seafarers. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is concluding a Mideast tour amid ongoing Israel-Lebanon talks and disputes over Hormuz transit fees.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has temporarily suspended ship evacuations through the Strait of Hormuz following an attack on a vessel in the Gulf of Oman. This pause allows authorities to reassess security conditions and ensure safety guarantees for all vessels in the critical waterway.
The UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO) has temporarily halted its seafarer evacuation plan in the Strait of Hormuz following an attack on a cargo vessel near Oman's coast. Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez cited the need to reconfirm safety guarantees for ships in the region.
Shivanand Chaurasia, an Indian sailor, was killed in a US strike on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. His family, struggling with debt and grief, seeks accountability and compensation from the Indian government and shipping company.
Despite US-India tensions potentially slowing the Quad's progress, shared concerns over China's dominance in critical supply chains may unite the member countries. Analysts note that while diplomatic friction exists, the need for supply chain diversification remains a key priority for all four nations.
Three fully laden India-linked supertankers, Desh Vibhor, Desh Vaibhav, and Sanmar Herald, were observed in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea. Carrying nearly 6 million barrels of oil, their reappearance follows conflicting reports from Iran and the US regarding traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Following a peace deal between Tehran and Washington, 11 tankers carrying 20 million barrels of crude oil have departed Iran's Gulf of Oman port. The exports, previously hindered by a US military blockade, are primarily destined for China. Despite increased activity, uncertainty remains due to delayed peace negotiations and recent clashes.
Three Iranian tankers, Diona, Hero II, and Sonia I, owned by the sanctioned National Iranian Tanker Company, have broadcast their locations as they crossed a US naval blockade in the Arabian Sea. This move signals Iran's confidence despite the US stating the blockade remains until a deal is signed.
The US military is secretly orchestrating ship-to-ship oil transfers in the Gulf of Oman, using drones and helicopters to maintain energy exports amid regional tensions. At least 116 ships have participated since May in operations near Fujairah and Sohar.
Congress criticizes US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statement on a strike in the Gulf of Oman that killed three Indian crew members, calling it insensitive and lacking regret for the loss of innocent lives.
India and the US are in a standoff over attacks on vessels carrying Indian mariners in the Gulf of Oman. India protested lethal actions against commercial shipping, but the US stated violations of its blockade and illicit transport of Iranian oil will not be tolerated, with no exemptions for Indian seafarers.
A potential meeting between Indian PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump at the G7 summit offers a chance to mend strained relations following a year of disputes over tariffs, Pakistan, and the Iran war. The meeting comes after US forces attacked three Indian vessels, killing three sailors, an incident analysts believe will not escalate.
