US-sanctioned tankers continue passage through Hormuz Strait despite US blockade

Apr 14, 2026

The vessel, identified as Rich Starry, is owned by Full Star Shipping Ltd, linked to Shanghai Xuanrun Shipping Co Ltd, and has been under...

India seized three Iran-linked US-sanctioned tankers, reports Reuters

Feb 17, 2026

India has seized three US-sanctioned oil tankers linked to Iran this month and stepped up surveillance in its maritime zone to curb illicit trade,...

US-sanctioned empty tankers continue arriving near Gulf blockade zone: Report

May 07, 2026

Cargo-empty oil tankers sanctioned by the United States are continuing to arrive in the Gulf region despite the ongoing US naval targeting of Iranian...

Tanker hanker: Russia sends submarine to escort tanker being pursued by US

Jan 07, 2026

As per the WSJ report, Bella 1 has been trying to evade the US blockade of sanctioned oil tankers near Venezuela for over a...

Trump orders total blockade of sanctioned oil tankers to and from Venezuela

Dec 17, 2025

In a lengthy statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said Venezuela has been designated a "foreign terrorist organisation" and accused the Maduro government of...

After weeks-long pursuit US seizes Russian-flagged tanker in North Atlantic

Jan 07, 2026

The United States on Wednesday stated that it has seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker, M/V Bella 1, in the North Atlantic Sea after weeks...