oil tankers

Gibraltar frees Iranian oil tanker that U.S. sought to seize

By Aritz Parra, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

The tanker's release could potentially defuse tensions between London and Tehran as a British-flagged tanker remains held by the Islamic Republic.

Police say 62 killed in Tanzania fuel tanker explosion

By Associated Press

At least 70 more people were reported to be injured when a damaged tanker truck exploded in eastern Tanzania on Saturday.

Iran state TV: Revolutionary Guard seizes oil tanker and 12 crew members

By Nasser Karimi, Aya Batrawy, Associated Press

The seizure is the latest in a series of dramatic developments as tensions mount between the United States and Iran.

Gibraltar detains supertanker with Iranian oil, believed to be Syria-bound

By Aritz Parra, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

Authorities in Gibraltar said they intercepted an Iranian supertanker Thursday that was believed to be breaching European Union sanctions by carrying a shipment of Tehran's crude oil to war-ravaged Syria.

Trump suggests other countries should pay the U.S. for protecting tankers

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The U.S. has blamed Iran for attacks on two oil tankers this month near the Strait of Hormuz.

Mine used in Japanese tanker attack resembles Iranian mines

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

The U.S. Navy explosives expert said the mines appeared similar but stopped short of directly blaming Tehran for the assault.

U.S. says video shows Iran removed mine from tanker

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

The U.S. released a video it says suggests the Islamic Republic sought to remove evidence of its role in the explosion of oil tankers. Iran denies involvement.

U.S. blames Iran for tanker attacks near Persian Gulf, Pompeo says

By Associated Press

A U.S. assessment of Iran's responsibility, which forced the evacuation of the crews in international waters, was based in part on intelligence as well as the expertise needed to carry out the operation, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters…

Tankers struck near Strait of Hormuz amid Iran-U.S. tensions

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

Two oil tankers near the strategic Strait of Hormuz came under a suspected attack Thursday, setting one of them ablaze in the latest mysterious assault targeting vessels in a region crucial to global energy supplies amid heightened tension between Iran…

Saudi Arabia says oil tankers damaged by sabotage attacks

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

The U.S. issued a new warning to sailors and the United Arab Emirates' regional allies condemning Sunday's incident that targeted at least four ships.