Tag Archive: Hormuz

Oil tanker carrying Indian sailors attacked near Hormuz, catches fire

A Kuwait-flagged oil tanker carrying 21 Indian sailors was attacked by an unknown projectile near the Strait of Hormuz on October 21. All sailors are reported safe.

Kuwaiti oil tanker attacked in Hormuz, five Indians rescued safely

Five Indian nationals aboard the Kuwait-flagged crude oil tanker MT Kazimah III were safely rescued after a projectile attack in the Strait of Hormuz.

US-Iran representatives hold three-hour talks in New York, discuss Hormuz

US and Iranian representatives held nearly three hours of talks in New York during the UN General Assembly, with Hormuz a key issue.

Bab al-Mandeb oil route faces new crisis after Hormuz tensions deepen

Amid the West Asia conflict, tensions are deepening around the Bab al-Mandeb Strait as Iran-backed Houthis gain access to strategic Mayun Island.

US strikes in Hormuz after nearly a month of calm

After nearly a month of calm, the US struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island near the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of wider conflict.