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72 articles about 42 events for “Tanker Attack in Strait of Hormuz” in Politics.

Pakistan Cautiously Optimistic On US-Iran Mediation

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-30
Pakistan army ‘cautiously optimistic’ about US-Iran mediation efforts Al Jazeera · 2026-10-30

““The word that we would use is always cautiously optimistic,” added Chaudhry, director general of Inter-Services Public Relations.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-30
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reports two tankers on fire in Strait of Hormuz as talks continue Euronews · 2026-10-30

“Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said Friday that two oil tankers had caught fire and been stopped in the Strait of Hormuz, as Qatari mediators returned to Tehran for another round of talks aimed at ending the war between Iran and the United States.”

Trump's Global Actions Impact Elections

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-30
Are Trump’s global actions, from Ukraine to Iran, going to hurt him in elections? The Guardian · 2026-10-30

“Instead, Trump has reportedly drawn up plans to launch renewed strikes against Iran after the midterms as he seeks to break Iran’s grip on the strait of Hormuz, an energy choke point that was the conduit for one-fifth of the world’s energy supplies before the…”

Us Foreign Policy Decline

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-28
The Incredible Shrinking Superpower The Intercept · 2026-10-28

“Tehran also struck ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, using missiles and drones, scaring the major shipping insurers into withdrawing their contracts.”

US-Israeli War On Iran

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-25
How is the US-Israeli war on Iran causing havoc in Europe? Al Jazeera · 2026-10-25

“Then, after initial reluctance, Britain expanded that permission to include operations against missile sites and capabilities being used to attack shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-24
Chilling US intelligence memo warns Iran's plots to assassinate American officials are in 'advanced stages'...as diplomats are pulled from Middle East embassies Daily Mail · 2026-10-24

“…Iranian state television, the Revolutionary Guard navy this week again threatened to strike US military bases in the region if the United States keeps helping guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for the global energy…”

Iran Attacks After US Hits Tankers

Politics · 20 matching articles from 12 outlets · 2026-09-03 to 2026-09-10
Renewed U.S.-Iran exchanges send oil price back over $100 US for first time in several weeks CBC News · 2026-09-10

“…n exchanges send oil price back over $100 US for first time in several weeks In addition to attacks on the war, Iran fired missiles at base used by U.S. in Jordan Iran said Wednesday it had attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. sank five…”

Trump Promises End to Iran War After Midterms TIME · 2026-09-10

“Iran said it attacked 10 ships, including two U.S. vessels, near the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. destroyed five Iranian oil tankers.”

US destroys five Iranian tankers as Tehran takes aim at Jordan Euronews · 2026-09-09

“"The US military has ordered Iranian oil tankers to evacuate so that it can strike them; therefore I declare that any attack on Iranian oil tankers will result in US bases in the region being targeted by the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran,"”

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US and Iran Trade Strikes

Politics · 4 matching articles from 4 outlets · 2026-08-31
Attacks flare between the U.S. and Iran after a monthlong pause NPR · 2026-08-31

“Attacks flare between the U.S. and Iran after a monthlong pause AMMAN, Jordan — The U.S. military struck what it said were Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday while Iran retaliated with strikes on U.S. forces in Jordan and the United…”

U.S. and Iran trade strikes for the first time in a month CBS News · 2026-08-31

“Navy's Maritime Operations center, which monitors such attacks, was a tanker "struck by an unknown projectile whilst transiting inbound in the Strait of Hormuz" on Saturday.”

Price of oil rises after renewed U.S.-Iran fighting in Middle East UPI · 2026-08-31

“The hikes were driven by the renewed hostilities stoking fears ongoing supply disruption caused by a drastic curtailment of tankers traffic transiting the Strait of Hormuz would be made worse and persist for longer, according to experts.”

1 more from this event

Houthis Attack Saudi Oil Facilities

Politics · 3 matching articles from 3 outlets · 2026-09-14 to 2026-09-17
From Yanbu to Sohar: Tracking Saudi Arabia’s alternative oil routes Al Jazeera · 2026-09-17

“…) pipeline connects the kingdom’s main oil-producing fields in the east of the country with Yanbu port on the Red Sea coast in the west, allowing Saudi crude to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, which has largely remained closed since the United States-Israel war…”

Saudi Arabia eyes more tanker transits through Strait of Hormuz Semafor · 2026-09-14

“Saudi Arabia is looking to boost oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz after drone attacks took out a key pipeline bypassing the contested waterway.”

Saudi pipeline shutdown threatens oil exports to Europe and Asia as kingdom relies on stored supplies Euronews · 2026-09-14

“It allows exports to leave through the Red Sea without tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz.”

US Sanctions on Iran Economy

Politics · 3 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-08-18 to 2026-08-26
Iran defiant in face of new U.S. sanctions, promises to respond forcefully CBC News · 2026-08-26

“An oil tanker was struck on Tuesday by an unidentified projectile and disabled about nine nautical miles (17 km) northeast of Oman's Ash Shishah, which lies at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said.”

Iran says it's ready for new U.S. sanctions, has 2-year plan CBS News · 2026-08-24

“Projectile hits oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz off Oman coast, U.K. maritime agency says An oil tanker was struck and disabled by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, causing damage but no casualties, a British maritime agency said.”

Trump announces "crushing economic operation" on Iran with talks in limbo CBS News · 2026-08-18

“…an to grant special status to Iraqi oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz because the country has been affected greatly by Iran's war with the U.S. and needs to guard its economic interests, according to a statement from Iraqi Parliament Speaker Haibet…”

MT Honour Seamen Remains

Politics · 2 matching articles from 1 outlet · 2026-10-12
Another slain seaman’s family seeks return of his remains Dawn · 2026-10-12

“… Just days after kidnapped sailors from MT Honour 25 were reunited with their families, another Pakistani seafarer’s family is seeking the return of his mortal remains, following his demise after his ship came under attack near the Strait of Hormuz last…”

Another slain MT Honour 25 seaman’s family seeks return of his remains Dawn · 2026-10-12

“… Just days after kidnapped sailors from MT Honour 25 were reunited with their families, another Pakistani seafarer’s family is seeking the return of his mortal remains, following his demise after his ship came under attack near the Strait of Hormuz last…”

Politics · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-09-18
Hundreds of thousands attend Iran’s biggest government-organised rally since the war began The Hindu · 2026-09-18

“On Friday (September 18, 2026), it claimed another attack on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway it has sought to control since the start of the war.”

300,000 Iranians attend biggest pro-regime rally since war began as Tehran recruits new ‘volunteer’ forces The Independent · 2026-09-18

“The Iranian government simultaneously reported launching a new attack on a commercial vessel in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime passage it has attempted to control since the war began.”

Trump's UN Speech Controversies

Politics · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-09-18
Iran-US live: Trump weighs ‘big decision’ on war after UN says school attack may have been war crime The Independent · 2026-09-18

“Earlier this month, it was reported that South Korea was considering deploying military assets to the Strait of Hormuz as it faced growing pressure from the US to do more in the Middle East.”

'Do I want to annihilate them?' Trump weighs next phase of Iran war Times of India · 2026-09-18

“Hormuz remains a flashpoint Iran has continued to restrict passage through the Strait of Hormuz, while the US has been trying to increase tanker traffic through the waterway and restore the flow of oil to global markets.”

Trump's Iran War Stalemate

Politics · 2 matching articles from 2 outlets · 2026-08-27 to 2026-08-28
'We won.' 'Winding down.' 'Close to over.' Six months of Trump on the Iran war Los Angeles Times · 2026-08-28

“Trump also postponed military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure after threatening to do so if Iran did not open access to the Strait of Hormuz.”

Regional powers seek off-ramp from Iran war, and other Middle East developments The Independent · 2026-08-27

“Regional powers sought an off-ramp from the war with Iran as another tanker attack was reported in the Strait of Hormuz, and the Iranian government dismissed the Trump administration's latest sanctions.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-21
Will Russia’s diesel shipment to the US lower prices before midterms? Al Jazeera · 2026-10-21

“…at meaningful relief for the global oil market would depend in large part on developments in the Middle East, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies…”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-12
Why are the Houthis striking Saudi airports? Al Jazeera · 2026-10-12

“The vital shipping chokepoint has become an important alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian attacks have raised the costs and risks for oil tanker operators.”

Iran US Conflict Escalates

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-11
Iran sets supertanker ablaze after US takes out ship breaking blockade New York Post · 2026-10-11

“At least 11 tankers have come under attack during the week that ended Oct. 4, the most strikes on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz since the war began Feb. 28, according to the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-11
US forces disable ship ‘attempting to run’ Iran blockade in Gulf of Oman Al Jazeera · 2026-10-11

“The agency did not specify the origin of the ship or the number of people killed or injured, adding that authorities were investigating the incident amid a recent rise in attacks on vessels near the Strait of Hormuz.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-09
Iran weighs US response as Trump rules out attack before midterms Dawn · 2026-10-09

“…atomic chief vows not to give up enrichment • Centcom terms Hormuz closure claims ‘false’ TEHRAN: Iran announced on Thursday that it was still reviewing Washington’s response to a proposal under which the Strait of Hormuz could reopen within seven days, as US…”

Iran Threatens Strait Of Hormuz

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-08
Attack risks rise for tankers as Iran vows to block more Hormuz routes The Straits Times · 2026-10-08

“Attack risks rise for tankers as Iran vows to block more Hormuz routes AI generated LONDON – Tankers are facing a higher risk of attacks and intimidation as they try to get critical shipments through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran issued new warnings it…”

Trump Iran Strikes Threats

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-08
Oil prices rise sharply on Middle East tensions and US hurricane threat The Guardian · 2026-10-08

“Attacks on tankers in the strait of Hormuz reached their highest levels of the war, cutting traffic through the waterway and deepening fears about supply.”

Iran US Tensions Escalate

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-08
Iran-US war latest: Trump says he doesn’t ‘really want’ peace deal as US prepares to resume strikes The Independent · 2026-10-08

“The Trump administration has rejected Tehran’s proposal for a seven-day deal focused first on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, in which the US would lift sanctions and unfreeze Iranian funds while nuclear talks were postponed.”

Midterm Elections 2026

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-07
October 6, 2026 Letters from an American · 2026-10-07

“In fact, some oil tankers have indeed been passing through the strait but, as Spencer Kimball of CNBC explains, “only due to a major U.S. military commitment and at a high cost to the lives of tanker crews.””

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-06
Iran-US war latest: Trump says Tehran may have targeted UK with drone attack and vows to make it ‘suffer’ The Independent · 2026-10-06

“Tanker hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says A tanker was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging its engine room, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-05
Battle with Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen tempers news on oil flow CBS News · 2026-10-05

“… exceeded pre-Iran war levels last week, tracking firm says Middle East oil exports, excluding those from Iran, surpassed their pre-war levels last week, despite attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, according to data from the maritime tracking firm…”

Israeli Strike In Gaza

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-10-04
Israeli strike kills 1 Palestinian in Gaza, and other Mideast news Toronto Star · 2026-10-04

“Tanker in Strait of Hormuz struck by projectile, British military says A projectile struck a tanker on the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the engine room, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center said.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-30
Iran appeals to US voters as American troops leave Iraq The Straits Times · 2026-09-30

“…n's conventional forces and damaged its already ailing economy, but Tehran has fought back with missile and drone strikes on US allies in the Gulf and by restricting oil tanker traffic in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which has pushed up world energy…”

US Iran Rhetoric Escalation

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-30
Ahead of deal on Hormuz, US and Iran ramp up the rhetoric again Dawn · 2026-09-30

“…an awaiting formal reply to its proposal to reopen troubled strait; Qatari mediators trying to find common ground • Ghalibaf warns of fresh strikes if provoked; IRGC urges American voters to oppose war • Oil prices fall as Saudi Arabia resumes loading at…”

Saudi War Rallies Allies

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-25
Saudi Grand Mufti tells troops to be ready to sacrifice their lives fighting Houthis in rare speech as Kingdom rallies its allies amid fears war will cripple world's economy Daily Mail · 2026-09-25

“Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told reporters on Thursday that Tehran had conveyed a proposal to the United States via intermediaries under which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened if Tehran's conditions were met.”

Saudi King Rebukes Houthis

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-23
Saudi king denounces Houthis in rare rebuke Dawn · 2026-09-23

“The gains made by the Houthis have cemented the hold of Iran and its regional allies over two key waterways in the Middle East — and the straits of Bab al-Mandab and Hormuz — which are major shipping arteries for global flows of energy.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-19
Hormuz oil shipments hit 6-month high, US commander says The Straits Times · 2026-09-19

“Hormuz oil shipments hit 6-month high, US commander says RIYADH - Oil and liquefied natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz in the past two weeks reached the highest level in six months, signaling that US naval protection and mine clearance efforts…”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-18
The Latest: Postal chief says work has stopped on system key to Trump effort to limit mail voting Toronto Star · 2026-09-18

“On Friday, it claimed another attack on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway it has sought to control since the start of the war.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-17
US tariffs against Russian oil buyers pass: What it means for China, India Al Jazeera · 2026-09-17

“Iran has de facto controlled traffic through the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for joint US-Israeli attacks on its territory since late February, disrupting one of the world’s most important energy routes.”

Iran War Diplomacy

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-16
The Iran War Is Moving Too Fast for Washington to Keep Up The Bulwark · 2026-09-16

“Months later, the conflict continues, the Strait of Hormuz remains unstable, Arab energy infrastructure is still under attack, the Houthis are advancing in Yemen, and America’s partners are increasingly uncertain about what Washington will—and will not—defend.”

Iran Nuclear Talks Stalemate

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-14
US says it’s clearing Hormuz traffic: Why are oil futures beyond $100? Al Jazeera · 2026-09-14

“The recent attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi energy infrastructure have also pushed crude prices up, with Brent crude rising $3.21 to $107.82 a barrel.”

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-14
White House backs Hegseth as new details come out about Iran war's cost CBS News · 2026-09-14

“The Iran-backed of virtually all of the country's coastline along the Bab el-Mandeb, declared a blockade of Saudi Arabia's Red Sea ports, and launched attacks on Saudi-owned vessels in the area.Qatar's government warned Tuesday that a wider closure of the Bab…”

Houthis Seize Red Sea Islands

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-12
Lightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran war BBC News · 2026-09-12

“…l launched their huge, combined assault on Iran, the regime in Tehran now exerts authority over not just one, but two of the world's most important maritime passages: the Strait of Hormuz, at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, and the Bab al-Mandab, gateway to…”

Trump’s Venezuela Oil Deal

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-06
Trump official says ‘there may not be a nuclear agreement’ with Iran Al Jazeera · 2026-09-06

“After the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran collapsed in July, attacks paused, then resumed, coupled with Iranian closures of the Strait of Hormuz and US naval blockade.”

Netanyahu's Influence on US Foreign P…

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-09-04
First Draft: 🤔 Netanyahu Brags How U.S. Cable News Let Him ‘Influence’ America Into War With Iran Zeteo · 2026-09-04

“…s Loose talk: Donald Trump said “We’re going to hit them hard” and “There will be a response” to Iranian strikes on U.S. bases in Jordan on Sunday – strikes launched after the U.S. hit Iranian launchers near the Strait of Hormuz, after a month with no…”

Right-Wing Double Standard

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-08-31
Laura Loomer Gets a Pass For Her Racism as the Media Continues to Bash Hasan Piker Instead Zeteo · 2026-08-31

“Bueller?… Loomer? 🇮🇷 Iran War Updates Strait strikes: On Saturday, a tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz.”

Iran-US Oil Trade Deal

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-08-20
Oil flows nearly tripled before US-Iran MoU expired, analysis shows Al Jazeera · 2026-08-20

“The expiration of the MoU, which US and Iranian officials cast as a step towards a permanent end to the war, came as attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz continued to cast a shadow over one of the most critical nodes in the global energy…”

US-Iran Conflict Escalates

Politics · 1 matching article from 1 outlet · 2026-07-30
Iran resumes missile attacks as U.S., Saudis strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq CBC News · 2026-07-30

“An interim agreement collapsed in recent weeks over renewed fighting in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for global energy supplies that Iranian attacks have again effectively closed.”

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