Tanker

France intercepts another 'shadow fleet' tanker linked to Russian oil

The tanker, which had sailed from Russia's Arctic port of Murmansk, was suspected of flying under a false flag and was intercepted with support from Britain, French President Emmanuel Macron said.

French Navy personnel approach an oil tanker, subject to international sanctions and sailing from Russia, in the Atlantic Ocean, in this handout obtained by Reuters on June 1, 2026.
he Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, patrol the Black Sea off Ukraine's coast to defend infrastructure and residential areas from Russian Shahed drones on April 28, 2026, in Odesa, Ukraine.

Three tankers targeted in drone attacks off Turkey’s Black Sea coast, crew reported safe

A photo illustration taken in Nicosia on May 4, 2026, shows a person in front of a large screen displaying vessel movements in the Strait of Hormuz on a ship-tracking website.

Ship seized off UAE's Fujairah being pulled toward Iranian waters

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026.

CS Anthem chemical tanker was second US-flagged vessel to exit Strait of Hormuz


Trump says U.S. will talk to Britain after Iran seizes oil tanker

Trump said he had also told Republican Senator Rand Paul he could get involved with Iran talks.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump

Gibraltar extends detention of Iranian tanker to Aug. 15

On Thursday, Gibraltar's Chief Minister Fabian Picardo held a "constructive and positive" meeting with Iranian officials in London to discuss the tanker.

Iranian oil tanker 370

U.S. demands Iran free seized ship, vows to protect Gulf oil lifeline

"Iran must cease this illicit activity and release the reportedly seized crew and vessel immediately."

Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz

IRGC seizes foreign ship in Persian Gulf

The ship had a capacity of two million liters and had 12 foreign crew members, according to Fars.

Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. intel: IRGC forced UAE tanker into Iranian waters - report

Tracking data showed that the UAE tanker drifted off into Iranian waters after 11 p.m. on Saturday and stopped transmitting its location over two days ago.

Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz

Tensions Rise in Gulf as U.S, UK Up their Forces

‘Tanker war’ feared as West determined to keep oil exports flowing.

The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis transits the Straits of Hormuz in January

Leviathan gas platform embarks on 11,500 km. journey to Israel

The topsides are 102 meters long, 80 meters wide and will stand 47 meters above sea level. The platform flare boom, permitting the safe burning of gas, will stretch to 130 meters above sea level.

The Leviathan gas platform topsides set sail from Texas en route to Israel

Fourth of July Fireworks

The Trump administration has blamed Iran for both incidents, at least one of which is said to have been carried out by use of a limpet mine similar to devices previously displayed in Iranian parades.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stands with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, during a welcome ceremony in Tehran, Iran

Who is targeting U.S. forces and foreign oil companies in Iraq?

Iran has said that it could cut off oil exports that go through the Straits of Hormuz amid US sanctions. The US has sought to bring Iranian oil exports to zero.

An oil tanker is seen after it was attacked at the Gulf of Oman

Pope urges restraint in Gulf after tanker attacks

"I invite everyone to use the instruments of diplomacy to resolve the complex problems of the conflicts in the Middle East," he said.

Pope Francis holds weekly general audience at the Vatican, May 15, 2019.