UKMTO
Coverage of UKMTO in the Nexus archive.
- Qatar says progress made toward US-Iran talks on ending war
Qatar reported progress in US-Iran talks aimed at ending the war, though Iran denied negotiations are ongoing. The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, with a ship attack reported, while US officials expressed optimism about a potential agreement to reopen the critical shipping route.
- Early Edition: August 4, 2026
A cargo ship was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a crew abandoning the vessel with one seafarer missing. Iran and Oman are nearing an agreement to reopen shipping traffic through the strait, while Saudi-flagged supertankers are rerouting to avoid Houthi threats. Tensions persist amid U.S.-Iran discussions and lingering impacts from prior conflicts.
- Houthis attack Saudi tankers in Red Sea as US strikes Iran for 12th consecutive day
Yemen's Houthis claimed attacking two Saudi Arabian oil tankers, Encelia and Layla, in the Red Sea, citing a naval blockade violation. The U.S. continued strikes in Iran for the 12th consecutive day. Pakistan condemned Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia and commercial shipping, emphasizing its right to self-defense if targeted.
- UKMTO reports tanker incident involving military forces east of Oman's Duqm
UKMTO reported an incident involving a merchant tanker and military forces about 100 nautical miles east of Duqm, Oman. The incident is linked to ongoing military activity in the region, but no further details were provided.
- Oman says 23 crew members of GFS Galaxy rescued while one still missing
Omani authorities rescued 23 crew members of the Cyprus-registered GFS Galaxy vessel, with one crew member still missing. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for striking the vessel, which was disabled by fire and engine damage, while the Indian Ministry of External Affairs reported 10 of 11 Indian nationals rescued.
- Three ships struck in Hormuz flare-up, Qatar slams Iranian attack
Three tankers, including a Qatari LNG vessel, were struck in the Strait of Hormuz amid a flare-up involving an Iranian attack. Qatar condemned the attack as unacceptable, while maritime monitors reported the incidents, including a fire caused by an unknown projectile and drone strikes. The attacks reignited tensions over Iran's proposed toll system for the strait and a US-Iran ceasefire agreement.
- Three tankers struck within hours in Hormuz, Qatar slams Iran
Three tankers, including a Qatari LNG vessel, were struck in the Strait of Hormuz within hours, with Qatar condemning Iran over an 'unacceptable' attack. The incidents, involving an unknown projectile and a drone, occurred near Oman, reigniting concerns about maritime security amid a dispute over a proposed transit corridor.
- Oil tanker hit by 'unknown projectile' off Omani coast near Strait of Hormuz
A tanker was struck by an 'unknown projectile' off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the British maritime agency UKMTO.
- Singapore-flagged cargo ship hit by ‘unknown projectile’ while crossing Hormuz
A Singapore-flagged cargo ship was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman, causing bridge damage. The UKMTO reported the incident, and the UN's International Maritime Organisation is aiding ships stranded in the Gulf due to the ongoing Iran war.
- Iran live updates: UKMTO reports attacks on 2 ships in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump ordered US forces to guide ships from countries not involved in the Iran war out of the Strait of Hormuz after reports of attacks on two ships. The UKMTO reported the attacks. The situation is escalating tensions in the region.
- Bulk carrier attacked by multiple small craft off Iran, UKMTO says
A bulk carrier was attacked by multiple small crafts 11 nautical miles west of Sirik, Iran. The crew is reported safe, and no environmental impact has been noted.