Tanker
US handing over seized tanker to Venezuela, officials say
The US hands back the Panama‑flagged M/T Sophia to Venezuela, marking the first reversal of such a seizure under the Trump administration.
Trump cancels second wave of attacks on Venezuela following cooperation
Rubio says US plan for Venezuela is stability, recovery, then transition
Russia asks US to stop pursuit of fleeing oil tanker, claims authority - NYT
Tanker seized by Iran located off Qeshm Island in Persian Gulf
Iran seized the St Nikolas, loaded with Iraqi crude destined for Turkey, in retaliation for the confiscation last year of the same vessel and its Iranian oil cargo by the US, Iranian state media said
Will a tanker in the Gulf of Mexico spark new Iran tensions? - analysis
Iran’s IRGC has threatened to strike back against “those involved in offloading the cargo."
US failing to sell seized Iranian oil sitting in Gulf of Mexico - report
Iranian oil seized from a tanker in April has been sitting idle for weeks in the Gulf of Mexico.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards seize commercial ship in Gulf - US Navy
The US Navy had monitored the situation and decided not to make any further response, US 5th Fleet spokesperson Commander Tim Hawkins said.
US Navy says it prevented Iran from seizing tankers in Gulf of Oman
Since 2019, there has been a series of attacks on shipping in strategic Gulf waters at times of tension between the United States and Iran.
Russian vessels spotted in Irish waters raise concerns for EU, UK
Not only were the vessels not supposed to be near an EU port, but Irish officials were suspicious of sabotage attempts on undersea cables.
US confiscates Iran oil cargo on tanker amid Tehran tensions
Tit-for-tat seizures are on the rise as Tehran and Washington clash in the Middle East.
German government approves Leopard tanks deliveries to Ukraine
World leaders rejoiced as Germany announced crucial artillery aid for Ukraine.
Iran releases Greek tankers seized earlier this year after deal struck with Greece
"The final agreement was reached today in Tehran," the Greek shipping ministry said Wednesday.
Israel buys refueling tankers that will help it attack Iran's nuclear sites
Boeing's multi-mission KC-46 refueling tankers will replace the Israeli Air Force's aging fleet of refueling aircraft, needed for any future action against Iran.
