United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations
Coverage of United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations in the Nexus archive.
- UKMTO says tank struck off Oman's coast
A cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, 20 nautical miles northeast of Oman's Al Khasab, as reported by the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
- Morning update
US President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran will begin Monday after delaying potential strikes. A UKMTO report detailed an explosion near a tanker off Oman's coast, with the vessel and crew safe. Iran's National Security Committee spokesperson indicated progress in Hormuz Strait talks with Oman and efforts to revive US-Iran agreements. Israeli forces conducted bombing operations in southern Lebanon, using phosphorus bombs, while a 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Egypt's Suez.
- Oil tumbles as Trump cancels attack on Iran to reach deal aimed at reopening Hormuz
Oil prices dropped over $4 a barrel after US President Donald Trump postponed an attack on Iran to pursue a deal reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The article notes OPEC+ approved an oil production increase, while attacks on tankers and shipping disruptions continued.
- Blast reported near vessel 20 nautical miles away from Oman
An explosion was reported near a tanker 20 nautical miles northeast of Oman's port city of Khasab. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed the vessel and crew were safe.
- Tankers targeted in twin incidents near Strait of Hormuz off Oman
Two maritime incidents occurred near Oman, with a tanker struck by an unknown projectile causing engine room damage and leaving it not under command. No casualties or environmental reports were mentioned.
- UKMTO reports tanker 'encounter' with 'military forces' in Gulf of Oman
UKMTO reported an encounter between a tanker and military forces in the Gulf of Oman. Vessels were advised to consult maritime security information and remain alert. Authorities are investigating, but details about the tanker's flag or the military forces involved were not provided.
- US strikes Iran for 10th consecutive night as Tehran strikes tanker in the Strait of Hormuz
The US conducted its 10th consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, which responded by attacking a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing its crew to abandon the ship. The conflict, over control of the strategic waterway, has stalled shipping and led to the collapse of an interim peace deal. Both sides have targeted civilian infrastructure, with the US warning of potential global attacks and Iran sending its interior minister to Pakistan for mediation talks.
- Morning update
The US Central Command conducted strikes against Iran's military facilities, while Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed attacks on multiple countries and oil tankers. US President Donald Trump stated the attacks were in honor of deceased service members, and UK authorities reported a ship fire near Oman. Tensions persist amid calls for diplomatic solutions.
- US strikes Iran for 9th day; IRGC say Hormuz to remain unsafe as long as American 'aggression' continues
US forces conducted their ninth consecutive day of strikes on Iran, targeting military and surveillance sites to counter Iranian threats against shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claimed two oil tankers exploded and were immobilized, attributing the attacks to US 'aggression' and vowing to keep the waterway unsafe until the US ceases its actions. The US and Iran have escalated hostilities following a collapsed ceasefire, with Iran retaliating via drone strikes and missile attacks on US assets in Syria, Jordan, and Kuwait.
- Vessel ablaze off the coast of Oman's Kumzar, UKMTO says
A vessel is on fire eight nautical miles northwest of Oman's Kumzar, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The cause remains unverified, and UKMTO advises ships to transit cautiously while reporting suspicious activity.
- Vessel hit by unknown projectile 40 nautical miles from Oman's Qalhat, maritime body says
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile 40 nautical miles northeast of Oman's Qalhat, according to the UKMTO. The projectile hit the vessel's starboard-side engine room, but all crew members were reported safe.
- Crew abandon Cyprus-flagged ship hit in Hormuz
The crew of a Cyprus-flagged container ship, M/V GFS Galaxy, abandoned the vessel after it was struck by a missile from the IRGC Navy in the Strait of Hormuz. The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported the incident, citing military authorities and the ship's security officer.
- 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.