Crew member killed in missile attack on tanker in Gulf

A seafarer was killed in an explosion believed to have been caused by a missile attack on an oil products tanker in the Gulf, the ship’s manager has reported.

Russia announced the dispatch of three tankers carrying diesel fuel to the US

The first three tankers carrying Russian diesel fuel are already en route to the Atlantic coast. This was announced on October 23 by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.

Two oil tankers were struck by mines and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz; Oil hits a five-month high

 Two oil tankers struck mines and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, reports the Iranian news agency Tasnim, citing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

France’s detention of tanker requires international condemnation — Russia

  France’s detention of the DF Peak tanker off the coast of Reunion is an act of piracy that should be condemned by all countries, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told reporters.

Russia: Ukraine attacks civilian vessels to destabilize international energy and food markets

 Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated on Tuesday that Ukraine is attacking civilian vessels in the Black and Azov Seas with the aim of destabilizing international energy and food markets.

IRGC claim third tanker struck sea mine in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says a third oil tanker has hit a sea mine and caught fire after attempting to use what Tehran considers an “unauthorised route”.

India says 11 citizens injured after Panama-flagged tanker hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz

 India said Tuesday that 11 of its citizens were injured after a Panama-flagged commercial vessel was hit by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is concerned about Ukrainian strikes on American oil tankers

 The U.S. administration is concerned about attacks by Kyiv on vessels transporting U.S. oil during the Ukraine conflict, stated Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Energy Secretary says US forces aiding diverted Saudi oil shipments through Hormuz

 US Energy Secretary Chris Wright says that US forces are aiding Saudi oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz as the kingdom diverts supply away from its stricken East-West pipeline.

Panama-flagged Greek tanker New Andros struck by drone off Iraq

 The New Andros, carrying approximately 2 million barrels of Iraqi fuel oil, was struck by a drone in Iraqi territorial waters near Al-Faw, according to Iraqi port officials.

IRGC claims attacks on 3 oil tankers and 3 US-linked ships

 The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC, elite units of the Iranian Armed Forces) reported on Sunday that it delivered strikes with ballistic missiles at a US aircraft carrier and a US Navy destroyer.

Several merchant vessels were attacked in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman region

 Several merchant vessels were attacked in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman region, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported.