Iraq shuts down oil ports after attack on marine vessels in its waters

Mar 12, 2026

United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued an urgent "ATTACK" warning following a serious maritime incident in the northern Gulf involving multiple commercial vessels.

Tensions escalate in West Asia as UKMTO reports fresh attack on vessel in Omani waters

Jun 11, 2026

British maritime surveillance agency UKMTO reported on Thursday that it received a report of a tanker experiencing fire near Oman's port city of Sohar.

Tanker struck by unknown projectile near Al Jubail in Saudi Arabia: UKMTO

Oct 17, 2026

A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile at 68 nautical miles northeast of Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia, according to the United Kingdom Maritime...

UKMTO says tanker hit by unknown projectile east of Oman's Limah; no casualties reported

Jul 07, 2026

A tanker reported to be on fire after being hit by an unknown projectile on the port side, according to the United Kingdom Maritime...

Tanker struck by multiple projectiles off Qatar coast, casualties reported: UKMTO

Oct 08, 2026

A tanker was struck by multiple projectiles off the coast of Qatar on Wednesday (local time), with casualties reported, according to the United Kingdom...

Ship sinks in Red Sea after attack by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels

Jun 20, 2024

A Greek-owned ship sank in the Red Sea after being attacked by the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Wednesday, reported CBS News citing the UK...