DUBAI – Iran seizes vessel
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have seized a vessel in the Gulf for allegedly smuggling 250,000 litres of diesel fuel to the United Arab Emirates.
IRAN – The Economic Consequences of Gulf Insecurity
The Gulf’s changing security could have serious economic implications as the U.S. continues to disengage from the region.
IRAN – Stena Impero Soon Released
Iran’s foreign ministry said the British-flagged chemical tanker Stena Impero, which Iran had detained in mid-July, will be released soon.
IRAN – Tugboat seized by Coast Guard
Coast guard officials from Iran seized a boat on Saturday and arrested 12 Filipinos, who they claimed were part of a “fuel-smuggling ring” in the Strait of Hormuz.
TANKERS – Maritime threats prompt heightened security
The attacks on tankers have pushed up the operating costs and prompted market participants to scale up their security procedures
IRAN – 7 sailors from Stena Impero soon released
Iran will free seven crew members, including five Indians of the detained British tanker, Stena Impero, announced Iranian officials on Wednesday, September 4.
