Four tankers destroyed by naval mines in Strait of Hormuz, Iran's IRGC says

Four tankers destroyed by naval mines in Strait of Hormuz, Iran's IRGC says

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says the vessels had hit sea mines while trying to cross a prohibited route.

4 Nov, 07:17

Strait of Hormuz scoured for spilt cargo after Iran attacks container ships

At least 15 vessels struck in waterway in past 10 days, with rumours spread that they carried valuable goods People have been scouring the strait of Hormuz for spilt cargo after Iran attacked at least 15 container ships traversing the crucial waterway in the past 10 days. Some ships have been hit by drones, others by mines. On Sunday, a ship was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade launched from a small boat 120km (7…

19 Oct, 14:48

Iran threatens oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz with 'forceful response'

The strait has been a key issue of negotiations to end the Iran war, which sparked after the US and Israel carried out joint strikes on several key Iranian sites in February

3 Jul, 00:43

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a ‘forceful response’

Iran’s joint military command has warned that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a ‘forceful response’

2 Jul, 11:18

Iran attacks tankers beyond Strait of Hormuz

Escalation comes as Tehran tries to maintain leverage over strait crucial for global energy supplies

9 Oct, 15:10

FTSE 100 Live: Stocks to rise as Iran threatens ‘forceful response’ over Strait of Hormuz

Welcome back to the City AM liveblog. The rate of traffic flowing through the Strait of Hormuz is gradually picking back up in a major boost to the oil market. Brent crude – the international benchmark for oil prices – held steady at near $72 per barrel on Friday morning. It marked a similar level [...]

3 Jul, 05:37

Iran threatens oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz with 'forceful response'

Tensions have risen over the critical global oil supply waterway

3 Jul, 01:08