Strait of Hormuz ship attacks surge as 12 crew injured and tanker incidents rise
A fresh rise in attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has left 12 crew members injured on a Panama-flagged tanker, according to a statement from India's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The vessel was hit by an unknown projectile while crossing the waterway on Tuesday, adding to growing concern over the security of one of the world's most important energy corridors. The incident comes as maritime trackers and shipping intelligence services report a broader deterioration in conditions around the strait.The latest attack is one of at least seven tanker incidents reported in the past week, according to shipping intelligence... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Oct 2026 16:00 LONDON
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Iran oil transit speculation grows as exports through Hormuz stay elevated
A new report has added to speculation over how oil continues to move through the Strait of Hormuz despite persistent security risks. Provisional data from maritime tracking firm Kpler suggests crude exports from the wider Middle East exceeded pre-war levels on four days in the final week of September, reaching between 19.5 million and 22.5 million barrels per day. The figures come as analysts continue to weigh whether the flow of tankers is being sustained by military escort, ship-to-ship transfers, or some form of payment to secure passage.The latest discussion was prompted by comments from Michelle Brohard, Kpler's head of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Oct 2026 14:30 LONDON
Oil flows through Strait of Hormuz recover as Iran-US talks continue
Crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz have recovered to nearly 80% of pre-war levels, according to the latest tanker-tracking data cited in the supplied report. The improvement comes as Iran and the United States, with mediators, continue efforts to end seven months of hostilities. Even so, the waterway remains far from normal, with tanker insurance costs and wider geopolitical risk still elevated.The report says Middle East crude exports reached an estimated 16.328 million barrels per day in September, the highest level since the war began in late February. Flows through the Strait of Hormuz itself were expected to reach... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Sep 2026 13:29 LONDON
