Iran2026-08-21 15:39:14Iran Says It Fully Controls Waters East of Hormuz Strait, Vows a Maritime LessonIranian Navy commander Shahram Irani said waters east of the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman are now under Iran’s “complete control.” He said Iran is “around the clock” monitoring the movements of hostile forces outside the region. Irani also said Iranian armed forces remain on high alert under the leadership of the supreme leader, and that Iran will soon give its enemies a major, historic and unforgettable lesson at sea. The remarks were reported by CCTV International News.1220
Iran2026-08-16 12:40:24Iran Says U.S. Forces Have Been Expelled and Barred From the Strait of HormuzIranian Army Commander-in-Chief Hatami said on Aug. 16 that U.S. forces had been expelled and were no longer permitted to enter the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, or the Strait of Hormuz. He also said U.S. bases in the region would never return to their previous condition and that Iran would not allow that to happen. The update was cited by CCTV International and published by Odaily as a 7x24 newsflash. No additional operational details were provided in the brief report.1230
Gulf of Oman2026-08-02 22:12:39Explosion reported near tanker 20 nautical miles northeast of Seeb in the Gulf of OmanAccording to Jin10, citing the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations office, an incident occurred 20 nautical miles northeast of Seeb in the Gulf of Oman. The captain of an oil tanker reported hearing an explosion near the vessel. No additional details were disclosed in the brief update. The report did not specify the cause of the incident, the extent of any damage, or whether injuries were involved. The information was published as a short market-moving alert.1900
Iran2026-06-05 11:43:22Iranian Navy Fires Warning Shots at U.S. Destroyer in Gulf of OmanIran's navy says it fired warning shots at a U.S. destroyer in the Gulf of Oman, according to Iranian state media.530
Iran2026-06-01 21:10:05Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Claims Retaliatory Strike on US-Israeli Ship in Gulf of OmanIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it used cruise missiles to strike the Sariska vessel after an alleged US attack on an Iranian boat in the Gulf of Oman. The UKMTO separately reported an explosion on a cargo ship near Iraq. Regional tensions threaten shipping and energy supply chains.610
Iran2026-06-01 21:10:05Iran's IRGC Claims Retaliatory Strike on US-Israeli ShipIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it struck a vessel linked to US and Israeli interests with cruise missiles in retaliation for a US attack on Iranian ships in the Gulf of Oman. Meanwhile, UKMTO reports a cargo ship hit by an unknown projectile in the Persian Gulf.550
