Tanker
Second Gidon refueling aircraft arrives in Israel to boost IAF’s long-range reach
The new aircraft’s reach isn’t limited to combat missions, with an IAF source saying that it can also be used to deliver aid across the world.
US military created secret path through Hormuz, 10 million barrels of oil pass daily - report
Salvors work to secure Russian shadow fleet ship leaking oil off Oman, risk firm Ambrey says
Zelensky halts drone strikes on Black Sea oil tankers in Russian port after demand from US VP Vance
U.S. issues warrant to seize Iranian tanker off Gibraltar
The Grace 1 was seized by British Royal Marines at the western mouth of the Mediterranean on July 4 on suspicion of violating European Union sanctions by taking oil to Syria.
U.S. bid to seize Iranian tanker halts its release from Gibraltar
The Grace 1 oil tanker was seized by Royal Marine commandos in a landing in darkness off the coast of the British overseas territory on July 4.
Iran says Britain might free oil tanker soon
One British official said that these investigations are a matter for the government of Gibraltar.
U.S. warns of GPS interference, communications spoofing in Persian Gulf
Ships in the area have reported spoofed communications from "unknown entities falsely claiming to be US or coalition warships."
Iran's detention of UK-flagged tanker unacceptable, owner claims
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned on Tuesday that shipping might not be safe in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that "war with Iran is the mother of all wars."
Iran thinks it can do whatever it wants in the Gulf - analysis
Tehran has read the American playbook and through its recent actions is attempting to assert power in the Persian Gulf, power beyond just the areas controlled by its coastal waters.
Radical solutions to the Hormuz bottleneck
Always aware of its potential power, Iran has from time to time chosen to demonstrate its muscle.
UK Commander: Iran testing British navy, but remains professional
During 27 days of patrolling the entrance to the Gulf, he had 85 "interactions with Iranian forces" which often led to "an exchange of warnings" over radio.
MI6 fears Iran used Russian GPS tech to send UK tanker off course - report
In June, senior Israeli officials said that they believe that Russia had been disrupting civilian aircraft navigation systems.
Hunt warns UK ships to avoid Hormuz, amid diplomatic efforts with Iran
The UK will also form a European-led maritime mission to support safe passage of ships in the region. Hunt stressed that this would not be part of the “US maximum pressure policy on Iran.”
