Tanker
Coverage of Tanker in the Nexus archive.
- Tanker struck as Iran threatens to abandon talks over Trump's threats
A tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Iran exchanged threats, with Iran indicating it may abandon ongoing peace talks due to Trump's threats.
- Tanker struck as Iran threatens to abandon talks over Trump's threats
A tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Iran continued exchanging threats with peace talks on hold. Iran threatened to abandon negotiations over Trump's threats.
- Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz
A tanker was set ablaze after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state television, which stated the tanker ignored warnings but did not directly claim the attack.
- Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz
A tanker was set ablaze after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state television reported the tanker came under attack after ignoring warnings but did not directly claim responsibility.
- Tanker on fire off coast of Oman after being hit by projectile
A tanker is on fire off the coast of Oman after being hit by a projectile. Iran's state TV claims the tanker ignored warnings, but no direct responsibility for the attack has been declared.
- Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman
A tanker was set ablaze after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, according to the British military. The attack, attributed to Iran, occurs amid heightened tensions over control of the strait and ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations.
- Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman
A tanker was set ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman after being struck by a projectile, according to the British military. The attack occurred near Limah, with the projectile hitting the port side of the vessel. Iran is suspected of involvement, though no group has claimed responsibility yet.
- Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran mourns Khamenei
A tanker traveling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz caught fire after being struck by a projectile. The incident occurred in a strategically significant waterway.
- US releases footage it says shows strikes on Iran – video
The US military released footage of strikes on Iran on 27 June, following a tanker attack in the Strait of Hormuz. This marks the worst escalation since an interim peace deal was signed two weeks prior.
- US carries out fresh strikes against Iran after tanker struck in Hormuz, escalating hostilities
The U.S. military conducted fresh strikes against Iran following a tanker attack in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in tensions. Both the U.S. and Iran accuse each other of violating a two-week-old interim peace deal aimed at ending their four-month conflict.
- Tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate
A tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions. The incident occurs during a 60-day ceasefire as both nations work toward a resolution.
- Iran and US trade attacks in worst escalation since peace deal
Iran and the US exchanged strikes following attacks on a cargo ship and a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the worst escalation since an interim peace deal. Both sides accused each other of violating the agreement, with Iran claiming 'defensive' attacks on US-linked targets after US air strikes on its southern coast.
- UK military says a tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran and US launch attacks in the region
The UK military reported a tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran and the US launched attacks in the region. The incident occurred amid escalating tensions between the two nations.
- Missile alert goes off in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, warning of an incoming projectile
UAE authorities issued a missile alert in Dubai warning of an incoming projectile on Friday, but later declared an all clear. Iran is suspected of launching a drone attack against a tanker off Oman's coast, escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz amid an interim deal with the U.S.
- France seizes fifth Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker linked to Ukraine war
France has seized a fifth Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker linked to funding the Ukraine war. The tanker is part of a network used to circumvent sanctions.
- US Gasoline Prices Fall Below $4 a Gallon as Iran Strain Eases
US gasoline prices have dropped below $4 per gallon as tensions with Iran ease. A tanker is delivering fuel to a gas station in Miami.
- Can India react to Gulf sailors’ deaths like China did with US after 1999 embassy bombing?
Four Indian sailors died due to medical complications and a bombed tanker near Oman, exacerbated by a US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz that prevented evacuation. Crew members attempted to preserve the body of a deceased sailor using cold water bottles.
- Maritime body says tanker struck off the coast of Oman
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile 6 nautical miles off the coast of Oman, as reported by the UKMTO on Friday. The vessel's port bow was hit, with no environmental impact and all crew members safe.
- Ghalibaf says US tanker attack proves Washington rejects dialogue
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf criticizes the US attack on a tanker, stating it shows Washington rejects dialogue and is not committed to a cease-fire. He claims the US only understands power and Iran seeks an end to war but has no trust in the US.
- US ‘disables’ ship allegedly bound for Iranian port
US Central Command targeted a tanker it claims was heading to Iran’s Kharg Island in the Gulf. The military released video footage of the operation.
- Ukraine Says It Hit Russia’s Oil Station and Sanctioned Tanker
Ukraine claimed to have hit a Russian oil station near Perm, with NASA FIRMS satellite imagery showing a heat anomaly on April 29. The station is located approximately 24 kilometers from the city of Perm.
- Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade of its ports
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz following reports of Iranian gunboats firing on a tanker, citing the U.S. blockade of its ports as the reason for the action.
- Gunfire reported by vessel in Strait of Hormuz
A maritime agency reported that a tanker was fired on by gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz, indicating a potential security incident in a strategically significant waterway.
- US-Sanctioned Tanker Tests Trump's Hormuz Blockade | Daybreak Europe 4/14/2026
A US-sanctioned tanker tested Trump's proposed Hormuz blockade, highlighting tensions over maritime control. The incident underscores ongoing geopolitical disputes in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.