The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has issued a strong condemnation of threats…
Tag: Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Allies Rebuff Trump’s Call to Police Strait of Hormuz
Several U.S. allies on Monday rejected calls by President Donald Trump to send warships to…
IMO Convenes Emergency Council Meeting Over Strait of Hormuz Attacks
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has called an extraordinary session of its Council to address…
Norway Bans Merchant Fleet From Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Attacks on Shipping
Norway has barred its merchant fleet from entering the Strait of Hormuz, escalating its response…
Iran Plants Mines in Strait of Hormuz as Trump Threatens Severe Response
Fears are mounting that Iran may be laying naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz,…
Projectile Strike Forces Crew to Abandon Containership in Strait of Hormuz
A containership has been struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, forcing…
Iran seizes another oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz – second in a week
Iran has seized a second oil tanker in a week on Wednesday in Gulf waters,…
Ship goes up in flame near Strait of Hormuz
A fire broke out on board a VLCC tanker near the Strait of Hormuz on…
8 countries support European-led maritime mission in Strait of Hormuz
The governments of Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal have pledged…
Royal Navy to escort UK-flagged ships through Strait of Hormuz
The British Royal Navy will accompany UK-flagged ships through the Strait of Hormuz to provide…
Iran detains tanker near Strait of Hormuz
Iran has detained a ship carrying smuggled fuel near the entrance to the Strait of…
UK lowers security level for its ships in Strait of Hormuz
Britain lowered its security risk level for UK-flagged ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz…