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Saudi Arabia considers introducing cheaper insurance to increase shipping in Middle East - report
Saudi Arabia, like many countries in the region, has had its economy severely impacted by the war. The Saudi Finance Ministry is considering offering a cheaper insurance option to revive shipping.
Two US tanker aircraft leave Bulgaria a month after deployment upset Iran
Second Gidon refueling aircraft arrives in Israel to boost IAF’s long-range reach
US military created secret path through Hormuz, 10 million barrels of oil pass daily - report
Trump cancels second wave of attacks on Venezuela following cooperation
Trump said the US and Venezuela were working well together, adding that at least $100 billion would be invested by the "big oil" companies in Venezuela.
Rubio says US plan for Venezuela is stability, recovery, then transition
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US plans to stabilize Venezuela, secure access for US oil companies, and oversee a political transition, drawing sharp Democratic criticism.
Russia asks US to stop pursuit of fleeing oil tanker, claims authority - NYT
The tanker was en route from Iran to Venezuela when the Coast Guard attempted to apprehend it. The Coast Guard has been chasing the tanker for almost two weeks.
US targets crude oil tankers, firms in new Venezuela-related sanctions, Treasury website shows
The United States imposed new sanctions on four companies and oil tankers linked to Venezuela’s oil sector, as President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro.
Iran seizes Eswatini-flagged vessel for smuggling fuel
Iran seized an Eswatini-flagged ship carrying 350,000 liters of smuggled fuel off Bushehr, detaining its 13 crew amid ongoing efforts to curb fuel smuggling.
Iran releases product tanker Talara, all 21 crew safe, vessel's manager says
"We have informed their families, and the vessel is now free to resume normal operations," the manager said.
Iran confirms it took Singapore-bound tanker carrying petrochemical cargo
Following inspections, authorities said "the tanker was in violation for carrying unauthorized cargo." They did not provide further details.
Israel procures two new additional refueling aircraft for the IDF from Boeing
The contract’s scope is estimated at approximately half a billion dollars and is funded through US aid. The aircraft will replace the IAF’s fleet of Re’em Boeing 707 tankers.
Two oil tankers collide and catch fire near Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz links the Gulf to the northwest with the Gulf of Oman to the southeast and the Arabian Sea beyond.
Trump considering plan to disrupt Iranian oil supply, stop ships at sea
John Bolton, the lead negotiator for the initiative when it was formed, told Reuters "it would be fully justified" to use the initiative to slow down Iran oil exports.
