Tanker
Saudi Arabia considers introducing cheaper insurance to increase shipping in Middle East - report
Saudi Arabia, like many countries in the region, has had its economy severely impacted by the war. The Saudi Finance Ministry is considering offering a cheaper insurance option to revive shipping.
Two US tanker aircraft leave Bulgaria a month after deployment upset Iran
Second Gidon refueling aircraft arrives in Israel to boost IAF’s long-range reach
US military created secret path through Hormuz, 10 million barrels of oil pass daily - report
New Iranian tanker headed to Syria in violation of US sanctions - Report
“The vessel is now headed to Dubai, where it will refuel before beginning a months-long journey around the horn of Africa, through the Mediterranean and to the shores of Syria.”
Will Iran outmaneuver U.S. in hunt for Grace 1 tanker? - analysis
On Friday US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned mariners against crewing ships linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps or others under US sanctions.
U.S. issues warrant to seize Iranian tanker off Gibraltar
The Grace 1 was seized by British Royal Marines at the western mouth of the Mediterranean on July 4 on suspicion of violating European Union sanctions by taking oil to Syria.
U.S. bid to seize Iranian tanker halts its release from Gibraltar
The Grace 1 oil tanker was seized by Royal Marine commandos in a landing in darkness off the coast of the British overseas territory on July 4.
Iran says Britain might free oil tanker soon
One British official said that these investigations are a matter for the government of Gibraltar.
U.S. warns of GPS interference, communications spoofing in Persian Gulf
Ships in the area have reported spoofed communications from "unknown entities falsely claiming to be US or coalition warships."
Iran's detention of UK-flagged tanker unacceptable, owner claims
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned on Tuesday that shipping might not be safe in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that "war with Iran is the mother of all wars."
Iran thinks it can do whatever it wants in the Gulf - analysis
Tehran has read the American playbook and through its recent actions is attempting to assert power in the Persian Gulf, power beyond just the areas controlled by its coastal waters.
Radical solutions to the Hormuz bottleneck
Always aware of its potential power, Iran has from time to time chosen to demonstrate its muscle.
UK Commander: Iran testing British navy, but remains professional
During 27 days of patrolling the entrance to the Gulf, he had 85 "interactions with Iranian forces" which often led to "an exchange of warnings" over radio.
