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.

UK Maritime Organisation flags incidents of projectiles hitting maritime vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Mar 11, 2026

UKMTO said that it has been reported that a cargo vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile in the Straits of Hormuz

At least 17 vessels attacked in West Asia waters over 2 weeks, maritime threat 'critical': UKMTO

Mar 14, 2026

At least one person, an Indian national, has been killed as a result of the attacks, according to UKMTO and India's embassy in Oman.

Tanker hit by "unknown projectile" near Fujairah; UKMTO confirms "no injuries"

Mar 17, 2026

A tanker near Fujairah was hit by an unknown projectile, causing minor damage but no injuries or environmental impact. Authorities are investigating. Separately, a...

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...

Explosion on ship in Saudi Aramco Jeddha port area

Dec 14, 2020

Jeddah [Saudi Arabia], December 14 : An explosion was reported on a ship near the Saudi Arabian port city of Jeddah, Sputnik reported citing...