United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations
Coverage of United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations in the Nexus archive.
- Three tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Three tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, with one catching fire near Oman. The UK Maritime Trade Operations center reported the incidents, while Iranian state TV implied Tehran's involvement without an official claim. The attacks threaten shipping and U.S.-Iran negotiations.
- Three tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Three tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, with one catching fire near Oman, as reported by the British military. Iran's state TV implied responsibility for striking a Qatari tanker but did not officially claim the attack, while the U.S. and Iran continue negotiations to resolve tensions in the region.
- Oil tanker hit by 'unknown projectile' in Strait of Hormuz region, says maritime agency
An oil tanker was struck by an 'unknown projectile' near the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire, according to UKMTO. No casualties or environmental damage were reported, but Axios cited unconfirmed reports of Iranian missile strikes on commercial ships. The incident occurred amid ongoing tensions and a recent ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.
- Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran mourns Khamenei
A tanker was set ablaze after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz near Limah, Oman, according to the British military. Iran is suspected of orchestrating the attack amid tensions over control of shipping routes in the waterway, which the U.S. and Gulf Arab states oppose. Talks between Iran and the U.S. are paused until after the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- 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.
- Iran resumes attacks in Strait of Hormuz after lull, U.S. officials say
Iran's military fired missiles at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, violating a recent agreement to halt attacks. The U.S. is considering retaliation after the attacks, which occurred following the expiration of a one-week truce and a memorandum of understanding. Indirect U.S.-Iran talks in Doha failed to resolve the issue.
- Tanker struck in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran and US launch attacks in region
A tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran and the U.S. launched reciprocal strikes in the region. Bahrain reported Iranian drone attacks on its territory, while the U.S. responded to prior Iranian attacks on a ship. An interim deal between Iran and the U.S. aims to resolve the conflict but tensions remain high.
- US strikes Iran in response to a drone attack on a ship that Trump says violated ceasefire
The U.S. struck Iran in response to a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which President Trump claimed violated a ceasefire. Iran denied the attack breached the agreement, calling it 'ceasefire management,' while the U.S. targeted missile and drone sites. The U.K. reported no injuries from the ship attack, and the UN paused ship evacuations from the strait after the incident.
- US strikes Iran to respond to attack on ship that Trump says violated ceasefire
The U.S. military struck Iran in response to a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which President Trump claimed violated a ceasefire. The UK reported the ship was hit by a projectile, and the UN halted ship evacuations from the strait following the incident, complicating U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.
- Cargo ship hit by unidentified projectile in Strait of Hormuz
A cargo ship was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing damage to its starboard side and bridge but resulting in no injuries or environmental impact.
- UN agency pauses evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
A UN maritime agency has paused evacuating ships through the Strait of Hormuz after a projectile hit a vessel off Oman's coast, with Iran threatening to target ships using a U.N.-approved route without its permission. The UK reported no injuries or environmental damage from the attack, as tensions persist over a U.S.-Iran interim peace deal.
- British military says a cargo ship was hit while on UN-approved route through the Strait of Hormuz
A cargo ship traveling on a UN-approved route through the Strait of Hormuz was hit by a projectile, according to the British military. Iran has threatened vessels using the route, while the U.S. and Iran continue negotiations on an interim peace deal. Increased traffic through the strait remains below prewar levels, with some ships successfully exiting the channel.
- 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.
- Exchange of fire between vessels 88 nautical miles from Yemeni port town, UKMTO reports
A cargo vessel reported an exchange of fire with a small armed craft carrying six people approximately 88 nautical miles from Yemen's Balhaf port. The incident occurred near Balhaf, with the armed craft retreating after the confrontation.
- Ship seized off coast of UAE near Strait of Hormuz may have been 'floating armory': report
A ship was seized off the coast of the United Arab Emirates near the Strait of Hormuz, and was reportedly operating as a 'floating armory' for ships to defend against pirates. The ship was spotted heading toward Iranian territorial waters after the seizure. The incident is one of several recent seizures in the Strait of Hormuz.