UAE says ADNOC tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz as Gulf states condemn attack
The United Arab Emirates says one of ADNOC's tankers was struck by a missile while crossing the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for global oil supplies. The incident took place in the early hours of Saturday, according to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. No casualties were reported.The ministry said the vessel was hit while transiting the strategic waterway and accused Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps of carrying out what it described as an act of piracy. ADNOC confirmed that one of its ships had been targeted by a missile while crossing the strait, but did not give details... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Aug 2026 17:00 LONDON
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Sea drones and explosive-laden robots could help clear Strait of Hormuz mines
Preparations are under way for a possible mine-clearing operation in the Strait of Hormuz, with uncrewed surface vehicles, underwater drones, explosive-laden robots and helicopter-mounted lasers among the tools being discussed. The waterway is one of the world's most important shipping routes, and any reopening effort would begin with removing or neutralising sea mines. The report says the challenge would fall first to the US military and its allies if a deal is reached to reopen the passage.The Strait of Hormuz has long been treated as a strategic chokepoint because of the volume of energy shipments that pass through it. The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Aug 2026 02:30 LONDON
Saudi Arabia names commander for new maritime defence coalition
Saudi Arabia has appointed Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri to lead a new multinational maritime defence coalition focused on protecting navigation through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The announcement marks the first command appointment since the coalition was formed on July 30. The move signals that the group is now shifting from its launch phase into planning and coordination.The Saudi Ministry of Defence said Al-Shehri will oversee joint naval defence, coordinate with member states and work with other maritime coalitions under the alliance charter. The ministry said the coalition is intended to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 Aug 2026 17:07 LONDON
Indian-Flagged Ship Sinks Off Yemen After Projectile Strike, All 14 Crew Rescued
An Indian-flagged vessel has sunk off the coast of Yemen after being hit by a projectile, according to officials. The ship, identified as MSV Faize Noore Oliya, went down after the strike in waters near Yemen. All 14 people on board were rescued, including 13 Indian nationals.India's shipping minister, Sarbananda Sonowal, condemned what he described as an unprovoked attack and said steps would be taken to help protect seafarers in the region. India's Ministry of External Affairs later said attacks on commercial shipping in the area were deeply worrisome. It called for free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 22:59 LONDON
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Cargo vessel hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz off Oman
A cargo vessel has been struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre. The incident was reported on Tuesday and took place in one of the world's most sensitive shipping corridors. Authorities are investigating the strike, and the vessel has not been named.UKMTO said the ship reported being hit about 20 nautical miles, or 37 kilometres, northeast of Al Khasab in northern Oman. The agency did not provide details on the type of projectile, the extent of any damage, or whether anyone was injured.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Aug 2026 06:29 LONDON
