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.

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 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...

Cargo vessel exchanges fire with armed craft southwest of Yemen: UKMTO

Jun 10, 2026

An armed boat targeted a cargo vessel near Yemen, triggering a shootout before being repelled by onboard security. The maritime attack coincided with an...