India condemned the attack on container ship GFS Galaxy off Oman. Ten of 11 Indian seafarers were rescued, while one remains missing as search operations continue amid Gulf tensions.

One Indian national missing after attack on commercial vessel off Oman coast

US Central Command (CENTCOM) says its forces struck and disabled the M/T Jalveer in the Gulf of Oman amid escalating tensions linked to the US-Iran conflict. The incident has intensified concerns over maritime security and the safety of commercial shipping routes in one of the world’s most critical oil transit corridors.

Centcom Says Forces Struck & Disabled M/T Jalveer in Gulf of Oman

India urged restraint at the UN over the Middle East conflict and condemned attacks on merchant ships after US forces struck a tanker off Oman, leaving three Indian crew members missing.

‘Prioritise safety of civilians’: India urges restraint at UN after 3 killed in US strike on tanker

US forces have reportedly disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman during a targeted maritime operation, according to emerging reports. The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with strategic shipping lanes increasingly under scrutiny due to ongoing geopolitical rivalries. Details about the vessel, its cargo, and the exact nature of the operation remain unclear.


US Forces Disable Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman Operation

The Mina al Fahal terminal had suspended oil loading operations after an explosion near its single-buoy mooring (SBM) berths. The explosion occurred between SBM 1 and 2 berths after a drone attack. Shipping data from LSEG showed several supertankers anchored off the port.

Oman’s Mina al-Fahal oil terminal resumes operations after halt due to blast

Maritime traffic through the passage has remained heavily restricted, with numerous vessels avoiding the route due to security concerns and operational uncertainty.

India-linked 45,000-tonne LPG tanker Sarv Shakti crosses volatile Strait of Hormuz in high-risk transit

As Operation Epic Fury escalates in the Middle East, the United States military announced it has sunk an Iranian Jamaran-class warship in the Gulf of Oman. 


'US vs Iran': US military action in Gulf of Oman sinks Iranian warship

Three French tourists die after their boat capsizes off Oman's Muscat coast, with two others injured in the Gulf of Oman tragedy.


Oman Boat Tragedy: Three Killed as Vessel Carrying 25 Tourists Overturns Near Muscat

Iranian state media reported on Thursday (Jan 11) that the country's navy had seized an oil tanker in Gulf of Oman waters following "a court order" authorising the move, which is likely to flare up regional tensions.

Iran Navy says seized oil tanker in Gulf of Oman

In another incident that raises tensions in the maritime regions of West Asian, Iranian Navy has confirmed that it has taken control of an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The US condemned what it called an “unlawful seizure” and demanded Iran “immediately release the ship and its crew”.

Iran navy seized oil tanker off Oman that was center of dispute with US

In another incident that raises tensions in the maritime regions of West Asian. Iranian Navy has confirmed that it has taken control of an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The US condemned what it called an “unlawful seizure” and demanded Iran “immediately release the ship and its crew”.

Iran's navy seizes oil tanker off Oman in dispute with US

China, Russia, and Iran are staging a new set of joint drills in the gulf of Oman. The U.S. says it is not concerned about the military drills. Will this joint drill lead to a new triangular alliance in Asia? Mohammed Saleh reports.

Gravitas: Decoding the joint drills by China, Russia & Iran

On Tuesday at least five ships in the sea between the UAE and Iran updated their AIS tracking status to "Not Under Command", according to Refinitiv ship tracking data.

Concern over hijack of oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman

Britain's maritime security agency on Wednesday said the "potential hijack" of the ship off UAE's coast has ended just days after an attack on an Israeli-managed tanker off the Omani coast.

'Potential hijack' of ship off UAE coast has ended, says UK maritime security agency

President Hassan Rouhani announced Thursday that Iran is exporting crude oil has opened its first oil export terminal outside the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint patrolled by warships of its arch-foe the United States.

Iran: Rouhani announces opening of oil export terminal bypassing Hormuz Strait

The British-built fleet replenishment vessel Kharg, which measured more than 200 metres (more than 650 feet) long, caught fire on Tuesday off the port of Jask on the Gulf of Oman, the navy said.

Iran's biggest navy ship sinks after fire in Gulf of Oman

Last week an Israeli cargo ship suffered a mysterious explosion in the Gulf of Oman. The explosion ripped through the holes on either side of ship's hull. Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu said that Iran is behind the attack but Iran has denied any role in mysterious blast.

Iran: Country 'strongly rejects' Israeli accusation of mysterious blast

Iran claims to have established multiple underground missile cities along the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Naval Commander has called these missile cities as a nightmare for Iran enemies.

WION Dispatch: Iran Navy Chief makes massive claim, Iran missile cities nightmare for Iran enemies

Iran claims to have established multiple underground "missile cities" along the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Also Read: Iran says negotiating 25-year accord with China The naval commander of Iran’s revolutionary guards has called these missile cities a "nightmare for Iran’s enemies".

Iran claims to have built multiple underground 'missile cities' along Persian Gulf

Iran has kicked off the first joint naval drill with Russia and China in the northern part of the Indian Ocean. Today is the second day of this joint drill. #Iran #Russia #China #JoinDrill #IndianOcean #WION

China, Russia and Iran enters the 2nd day of joint naval drills

Iran has kicked off the first joint naval drill with Russia and China in the northern part of the Indian Ocean. #Iran #Russia #China #JoinDrill #IndianOcean #WION

Joint drill of China, Russia and Iran near Gulf of Oman

Iran, China and Russia started four days of joint naval drills in the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Oman on Friday, the commander of Iran's flotilla announced. The exercise comes at a time of heightened tensions since the United States withdrew from a landmark 2015 nuclear deal with Iran in May last year.

Iran, China, Russia start joint naval drills

China, Iran, and Russia will hold joint naval drills starting on Friday in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Oman, China's defence ministry said on Thursday，amid heightened tension in the region between Iran and the United States.

China, Russia, Iran to hold joint naval drills starting Friday

Did Iran Try To Block British Tanker? Tensions worsen in the Strait of Hormuz. Britain says that Iran tried to 'impede' its tanker. Iran calls Britain's allegations 'worthless'. Iran's Revolutionary Guards have previously hinted at capturing a British tanker after Britain captured Iran's tanker last week. This escalation comes amidst worsening ties between Iran and the U.S. Palki explains the significance.

Gravitas: Tensions worsen in Strait of Hormuz

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