Tanker
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
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.
Over 70 tons of tar cleaned from Israel's beaches since oil spill
The country's northern beaches have proved harder to clean, due to their rockier terrain, which tar more easily clings to than sand.
Wildlife Hospital cleans, treats animals after ecological disaster - Watch
The cleaning of the tar is done using special oils. It is a lengthy process that requires patience and an especially gentle hand.
Iran tells S.Korea not to politicize seized vessel; demands $7 billion
Iran has denied allegations that the seizure of the tanker and its 20-member crew amounted to hostage taking, and said it was Seoul that was holding Iran's funds "hostage."
Iran’s IRGC seizes South Korean tanker in naval piracy
The IRGC also behaves more like a pirate navy than an actual navy, harassing ships, threatening others and sometimes outright stealing and hijacking vessels.
Seven men arrested over attempted tanker hijacking in English Channel
The SBS's closest equivalent in the United States is the SEAL Team Six, or Task Force Blue.
Tanker that 'disappeared' was hijacked to Iran, crew say
It is highly unusual for pirates or hijackers to do this off the coast of the UAE, one of the most heavily trafficked waterways for oil tankers.
A missing oil tanker at center of US case was 'hijacked' to Iranian island
How does a whole tanker just vanish and end up off Iran with rumors of “pirates” and the crew safely returning home in the meantime?
