Persian Gulf

Iran

2026-07-26 07:14:26

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says 6 vessels were intercepted in the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours

Odaily reported, citing Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, that Iranian authorities on July 26 quoted the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as saying its navy is maintaining continuous patrols and surveillance across roughly 240,000 square kilometers of waters in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. According to the statement, vessels that do not accept and follow rules and order set by Iran will not be able to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The Revolutionary Guard also said U.S. forces had attempted to change the route of ships, but the vessels turned back after Iran issued warning fire. The statement added that, over the past 24 hours, six ships were forced to anchor and stop after receiving warnings from the Revolutionary Guard and then followed Iranian instructions.

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Persian Gulf

2026-07-23 21:50:16

Two Tankers Catch Fire in Gulf Attack as Brent Rebounds to $98

Two foreign tankers carrying Iraqi fuel oil were attacked and set ablaze in Iraqi waters, with at least 25 crew members evacuated. Brent crude rebounded to about $98 after the incident, nearing the $100 mark again.

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Strait of Hor

2026-07-23 15:35:15

WSJ: Near-Closure of Hormuz Strait Could Wipe Out 9 Million Barrels a Day

The Wall Street Journal says the near-shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz has already forced output cuts in Iraq and Abu Dhabi. If the blockage lasts through month-end, Gulf production could fall by about 9 million barrels a day.

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Iran

2026-07-15 11:16:53

Iran says it will not allow U.S. interference in Strait of Hormuz management

An Iranian government spokesperson said Iran will never allow the United States to interfere in the management of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a newsflash published by Odaily and citing Jin10. The spokesperson also issued a warning to countries in the Persian Gulf region, saying that cooperation with Washington would be equivalent to waging war against Iran. The report did not provide additional details beyond the statement. The item was published as a 7x24 market news alert by Odaily.

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Iran

2026-06-01 21:10:05

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Claims Retaliatory Strike on US-Israeli Ship in Gulf of Oman

Iran'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.

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Iran

2026-06-01 21:10:05

Iran's IRGC Claims Retaliatory Strike on US-Israeli Ship

Iran'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.

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