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The Panamanian-flagged tanker, MT Pollux, reportedly sustained minor damage and its crew remains unharmed. (Representational Image: Twitter)

Houthis target oil tanker to India

This marks the third incident in the past month where Houthi missiles have targeted India-bound ships

18 Feb 2024 1:08 AM

The tanker, owned by National Iranian Oil Company, had suffered heavy damage and was leaking oil into the Red Sea some 60 miles from Jeddah, unnamed sources told Iran's Students News Agency ISNA. (Representational Image)

Iran govt says oil tanker struck by two rockets off Saudi Arabia

'Experts believe it was a terrorist attack,' a source told ISNA.

11 Oct 2019 11:55 AM

The Adrian Darya 1 was held for six weeks by the British overseas territory of Gibraltar on suspicion that it was set to deliver oil from Iran to its main Arab ally Syria -- a violation of European Union sanctions on President Bashar al-Assad’s iron-fisted regime. (Representational Image)

US offered millions to Indian captain in bid to seize Iranian tanker

US has unilaterally threatened sanctions aimed at ending all oil sales by Iran in bid to diminish the clerical regime’s regional influence.

05 Sep 2019 1:57 PM

An Iranian-flagged oil tanker pursued by the US amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington changed its listed destination to a port in Turkey after Greece said it wouldn't risk its relations with America by aiding it. (Representational Image)

Iranian oil tanker pursued by US says it is going to Turkey

However, mariners can input any destination into the AIS, so Turkey may not be its true destination.

25 Aug 2019 11:43 AM

An Iranian supertanker hauling USD 130 million worth of light crude oil that the US suspects to be tied to a sanctioned organization has lifted its anchor and begun moving away from Gibraltar, marine traffic monitoring data showed late Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Iranian tanker hauling USD 130 million of crude oil heads to unknown destination

The tanker slowly steered southeast toward narrow stretch of international waters separating Morocco and southern tip of Iberian Peninsula.

19 Aug 2019 9:07 AM

Tensions have spiked between Iran and the West after Iranian commandos seized the British-flagged tanker, which came after British forces captured an Iranian oil tanker near Gibraltar, accused of violating sanctions on Syria. (Photo: AFP)

Iran says foreign oil tanker was ‘smuggling fuel’ to Arab countries, seized

‘IRGC's naval forces have seized foreign oil tanker in Persian Gulf that was smuggling fuel for some Arab countries," IRGC commander said.

04 Aug 2019 3:32 PM

The captain, an Indian national who asked not to be named, told the BBC that British soldiers forced his unarmed crew to kneel on the deck at gunpoint after landing on the ship in a helicopter. (Representational Image)

Indian Captain reveals UK soldiers’ 'brute force' when they seized Iranian ship

The seizure of the oil tanker sparked a diplomatic crisis between the UK and Iran, which has escalated since then.

31 Jul 2019 9:54 AM

The video, published by the semi-official Tasnim news agency, contains footage of the capture of the tanker, showing Guards abseiling onto the deck from a helicopter, with the audio recording superimposed. (Representational Image)

Don't put your life in danger: Iran publishes purported exchange with British warship

'You are required not to interfere in these issues,' the Guards' Navy representative said.

29 Jul 2019 3:36 PM

Iranian oil tanker seized by British Royal Marines. (Photo: ANI)

Iran terms Britain seizing its oil tanker as violation of JCPoA

The UK authorities have claimed that the vessel was bound for Syria and was circumventing sanctions.

28 Jul 2019 7:59 PM

Iran said it had seized the Stena Impero because it had collided with a fishing boat. (Photo: File)

India seeks release of 3 remaining crew members of seized tanker by Iran

Earlier, Iran had freed nine Indian crew members of a Panama-flagged tanker it seized this month, the Foreign Ministry said.

27 Jul 2019 4:25 PM

Britain is looking into a series of options to respond to Iran's seizure of a British-flagged tanker, junior defence minister Tobias Ellwood said on Sunday when asked whether London was considering putting sanctions on Tehran. (Photo: File)

‘Looking at options’ to respond: UK to Iran after tanker seized

'Our first and most important responsibility is to make sure we get a solution to the issue to do with current ship,' said Tobias Ellwood.

21 Jul 2019 4:10 PM

Britain, however, said Iran had seized two ships in the Gulf, with Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt warning of 'serious consequences' if the issue was not resolved quickly. (Photo: File)

Iran says it captured British oil tanker; UK hits out, claims 2 seized

As tensions soared, Tehran's arch rival Saudi Arabia announced that it would once again host US troops on its soil to boost security.

20 Jul 2019 9:35 AM

Indian nationals are among 23 people who were onboard the UK flagged oil tanker which was seized by Iran on Saturday, said cargo vessel owner Stena Bulk. (Photo: AP)

Indians among 23 crew members on British tanker seized by Iran

A year after the US pulled out of the deal, Iran announced its partial withdrawal from the agreement.

20 Jul 2019 8:58 AM

Iranian oil supertanker seized off the Spanish coast last week have been freed on bail without charge, the Royal Gibraltar Police said on Saturday. (Photo: AFP)

4 Indian crew of seized Iran oil tanker freed on bail without charge

The local force for Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory, said investigation was going on and oil tanker Grace 1 remains in detention.

13 Jul 2019 4:14 PM

The cyber attacks against the Iranian spy agency represented the first offensive show of force since the cyber command was elevated to a full combatant command in May. (Photo: AP)

US launched cyber strikes on Iranian spy group after oil tanker attacks: Officials

The cyber attacks, coordinated with US Central Command, disabled Iranian computer systems used to control rocket and missile launches.

23 Jun 2019 2:48 PM

Pakistan Army soldiers stand guard while rescue workers examine the site of an oil tanker explosion at a highway near Bahawalpur, in Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan oil tanker inferno claims nearly 200 lives; 6 suspended

Six children were among the 19 victims who died during the last 24 hours, a Punjab government official said.

30 Jun 2017 5:24 PM

151 killed, 140 hurt in Pakistan oil tanker fire

Nawaz Sharif, who was in London to celebrate Id along with his family members, cut short his visit and left for Pakistan.

26 Jun 2017 3:26 AM

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