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
Explosion reported on ship used to carry Iranian oil at Syrian port
An explosion was reported on a ship at the port in Latakia with a fire reported on the ship, according to Arabic media.
CIA head set to arrive in Israel - how will US tackle Iran?
Iran is at the top of CIA director Bill Burns’s agenda for his Israel visit as Iran nuclear deal negotiations continue to stall.
Sophisticated Iranian drones at fault for Israeli-linked tanker attack
The attack against the Israeli-owned tanker on Friday was carried out by precision-guided drone missiles, and are a step-up in Iran's use of drone warfare.
Mysterious explosion on oil tanker off coast of Syria - report
A tanker off the coast of Syria had a fire in one of the engines.
Iranian fuel tanker attacked by drone, Israel suspected
The report comes following recent escalations between Iran and Israel with regard to multiple tanker attacks.
Lebanon energy minister blames fuel shortage on Syria smuggling
"The Syrian market's needs for gasoline drive Lebanese smugglers to sneak gasoline into Syria to achieve huge profits."
Iran blames Israel, US for Saviz cargo ship attack
The spokesman warned that Iran would "without any doubt" respond to the alleged attack, but added that Iran would not take any action until an investigation into the incident is completed.
Israel targeted some 12 tankers headed for Syria, US officials say -WSJ
Since 2019, Israel has been using naval weapons to strike vessels which were either Iranian or carried Iranian cargo as they made their way to Syria, according to the report.
Israel begins reopening some beaches damaged by ecological disaster
Regarding the rest of the country's beaches, the statement said that cleaning operations are still underway, and that the public should beware of going to polluted beaches.
Greenpeace: Iran eco-terror allegation 'reeks of election propaganda'
The practice of turning off tracking systems is commonly done by Iranian vessels to avoid detection for violating the trade embargo with Syria.
