Maritime Security

News Desk TEHRAN: An oil tanker caught fire after colliding with a naval mine in a restricted area east of the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Iranian Navy. The incident occurred on Monday, prompting immediate responses from the Iranian…

News Desk WASHINGTON: The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iran, adding five individuals, four companies, and nine vessels to its sanctions list. The US Department of Treasury announced these measures as part of its ongoing…

News Desk TEHRAN: An oil tanker has collided with a mine near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. The incident resulted in a fire erupting in the tanker’s engine room, raising concerns over maritime safety in…

News DeskPARIS: French authorities have seized a tanker suspected of being part of Russia's shadow fleet, a move aimed at enforcing international sanctions against Moscow. The operation took place on Tuesday in the Mediterranean Sea,…

News DeskTEHRAN: A super oil tanker attempting to exit the Strait of Hormuz through an unauthorized route collided with a naval mine, according to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The incident occurred recently, resulting…

News Desk DOHA: A tanker was reportedly hit by multiple projectiles off the north coast of Qatar, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). This incident highlights a concerning rise in attacks on vessels navigating…

TEHRAN: Iran has reached a security agreement with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime passage for global oil shipments. The announcement was made on Thursday by Ismail Baqaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign…

News Desk KARACHI: Three Pakistanis, recently freed from the clutches of Somali pirates, have safely returned to Karachi. Their release marks a significant development in ongoing efforts to combat maritime piracy in the region. The…

News Desk KARACHI: The bodies of three Pakistani nationals who lost their lives during a pirate attack on an oil tanker off the coast of Somalia have arrived in Karachi. The incident occurred last week, prompting a swift response from the…

News Desk KARACHI: The bodies of Pakistanis killed in a recent pirate attack, along with the surviving injured crew members, are scheduled to be repatriated to Pakistan today (Sunday). The federal government, in coordination with…