Ship attacks

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. 

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

An F/A-18E Super Hornet launches from the flight deck of the US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran April 1, 2026.

US Navy strikes Iranian-flagged ship trying to break Strait of Hormuz blockade from Gulf of Oman

A ship passes through the Strait of Hormuz.

How many ships have been attacked in the Gulf since start of Iran war? - explainer


Iran creating multi-front war with Israel as Houthi's naval attacks escalate - analysis

The Houthis have attacked numerous ships since they chose to support Hamas’ attack on Israel. This is the first time the Houthis killed anyone in their attacks.

  Greek-flagged bulk cargo vessel Sea Champion is docked to the port of Aden, Yemen to which it arrived after being attacked in the Red Sea in what appears to have been a mistaken missile strike by Houthi militia, February 21, 2024

Vessel reports incident southeast of Yemen's Aden, UKMTO says

Houthis attacked an Israel-affiliated container ship in the Red Sea not far from Arden according to a UKMTO report.

 Houthi military helicopter flies over the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023

UK deploys new ship to the Red Sea to combat Houthi attacks

Shapps warned that “The Houthis will bear (the) responsibility of the consequences should they ignore these warnings.”

 Type 23 frigate HMS Richmond (top) conducts a Replenishment at Sea (RAS) with RFA Black Rover.

Israel-affiliated merchant vessel hit by Iranian drone off India

The incident follows drone and missile attacks in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthis on commercial shipping.

 The Galaxy Leader cargo ship is escorted by Houthi boats in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023.

Gunmen in speedboat attack Red Sea ships near Yemen's Hodeidah port

Ambrey said a Marshall islands-flagged chemical tanker reported an "exchange of fire" with a speedboat 55 nautical miles (around 102 kilometres) off Hodeidah.

 Armed men stand on the beach as the Galaxy Leader commercial ship, seized by Yemen's Houthis last month, is anchored off the coast of al-Salif, Yemen, December 5, 2023

Yemen’s Houthis warn they will target all ships headed to Israel

A Houthi military spokesperson said all ships sailing to Israeli ports are banned from the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea.

 Houthi military helicopter flies over the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023

New Houthi threats to ships in Red Sea, Eilat

In a statement, the Iran-baked Houthis have said that their attacks on ships are designed to target ships linked to Israel.

 Israel Navy missile ships head to the Red Sea after several aerial intrusions by Houthi drones, November 1, 2023

Iran continues to use drones in its shadow war against Israel - opinion

By using drones, which fly low and slow, Tehran is engaging in graduated escalation, in the hopes of forcing Israel to absorb the threat, rather than feel compelled to respond. 

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei views an Iranian drone during his visit last week to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force.

Netanyahu: With attack on ship, Iran has ratcheted up its aggression

Some 25 crew members of different nationalities, including Ukrainians, Bulgarians, Filipinos, and Mexicans were onboard the ship – but no Israelis.

A boat of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) sails, at undisclosed place off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran August 22, 2019.

Mystery surrounds Iran’s second attack in four months on a commercial ship - analysis

The latest attack on 'Campo Square' follows the November 15 attack on the Pacific Zircon which was carried out by a drone launched from Chabahar.

 An Iranian military ship takes part in an annual drill in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman and near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran