Ship attacks

Iranian fishermen scramble for loot from sunken container ship after explosion

A massive shipment containing hundreds of brand-new iPhones, luxury French perfumes, and other consumer goods spilled into the sea following the sinking of the container ship "GFS Pride."

|ByELI LEON
Boats are seen anchored at the Five-Step local fishing harbour in the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on September 5, 2026
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, addresses the media at a press conference during the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 25, 2026.

Iran says Strait of Hormuz could reopen within a week as Tehran weighs US response

Iran has now warned regional countries that any attempt to open new routes for oil exports would be considered hostile, a senior regional official close to Tehran said.

|ByREUTERS
FILE PHOTO: Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam Thursday, 10th September 2026, 09:00

One Indian killed in attack on ship heading towards India, Indian embassy in Oman says

Oman's Maritime Security Center said it evacuated the crew following the attack and confirmed one member of the crew was killed. 

|ByREUTERS
Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 17, 2026.

Saudi Arabia considers introducing cheaper insurance to increase shipping in Middle East - report

Saudi Arabia, like many countries in the region, has had its economy severely impacted by the war. The Saudi Finance Ministry is considering offering a cheaper insurance option to revive shipping.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

Israel pushes for UNSC condemnation of Iranian maritime terrorism

In response to the attack on the Israeli-managed ship "Mercer Street," Israel has reportedly pushed for UN discussions of Iran's maritime violence.

AUGUST 1, 2021ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Naval vessels participating in the Noble Dina military drill between Israel, France, Cyprus and Greece, March 12, 2021.