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Iran’s top joint military command said it is closing the Strait of Hormuz to all ships, including oil tankers and commercial vessels, “until further notice” after the U.S. military launched a fresh wave of strikes against multiple targets in Iran. But analysts say a growing number of ships are escaping the strait using a risky …
U.S. forces fired on and disabled two Iranian oil tankers on Friday after they reportedly attempted to breach a naval blockade of Iranian ports. The escalation follows an overnight exchange of fire between U.S. destroyers and Iranian Revolutionary Guard units in the Strait of Hormuz. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) reported a fresh barrage of …
by Michael A lot of people out there seem to think that the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is not that big of a deal, and that is because we aren’t feeling the consequences yet. By the end of this month, the last oil tankers that left the Persian Gulf before the war with …
IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESMAN: THE NAVAL BLOCKADE ON IRANIAN PORTS IS STILL IN PLACE AND IT IS AN AGGRESSIVE MEASURE — First Squawk (@FirstSquawk) April 22, 2026 Trump said on April 21, 2026 the ceasefire with Iran is gonna stay in place for now, no real end date set. He said Tehran looks “seriously fractured,” …
Reuters: On the first full day of the U.S. maritime blockade, 3 Iran linked tankers, Rich Starry, Murlikishan, and Peace Gulf, transited the Strait of Hormuz on April 14, 2026. Rich Starry, a U.S. sanctioned, Chinese owned tanker, exited the Gulf after loading approximately… https://t.co/P8kJq7NKcD — Open Source Intel (@Osint613) April 14, 2026 There’s no …
🇺🇸🇮🇷Trump is reportedly seriously considering sending US special forces deep into Iran to seize the regime’s enriched uranium stockpile. Experts warn the mission would be extraordinarily complex and extremely high risk, with major chemical, logistical, and tactical challenges… https://t.co/74TBUD43M5 pic.twitter.com/M9Dd1jpC3b — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 3, 2026 🇺🇸 Dozens of U.S. military tankers are crossing …
Iran has destroyed 5 US refueling aircraft in Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Airbase as Trump announces US forces “obliterating” Iranian military installations at Kharg Island in preparation for a GROUND INVASION. Meanwhile, numerous tankers have come under Iranian fire in the Persian Gulf, leading to massive panic in the oil markets and among US military …
US and Iran have signaled no quick end to their war, with Trump saying it was necessary to finish the job and Iran warning that the world should be ready for oil at $200 a barrel after striking tankers in Iraqi waters and near the vital Strait of Hormuz https://t.co/npBrNdfWJw — Lucas Webber (@LucasADWebber) March …
IRAN REJECTS TRUMP CLAIMS OF WAR PROGRESS, WARNS REGIONAL OIL EXPORTS COULD HALT Iran dismissed Donald Trump’s statements suggesting the war is nearing completion and warned that continued U.S.-Israeli attacks could lead to a halt in oil exports across the region. — First Squawk (@FirstSquawk) March 10, 2026 JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 IRGC accuses President Trump …
🚨 TRUMP TO GLOBAL SHIPPING: SHOW SOME GUTS President Trump has sent a blunt message to global tanker operators amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz: “These ships should go through the Strait of Hormuz and show some guts… there’s nothing to be afraid of.” Trump says Iran’s… pic.twitter.com/UJbTG8H8Un — Jim Ferguson (@JimFergusonUK) March 9, …
BREAKING:🇮🇷🇺🇸 US/Israel have started attacking Iran's oil tankers in the Persian Gulf. pic.twitter.com/UVwcWJFvIs — Radar 𝘸 Archie🚨 (@RadarHits) March 9, 2026 Trump blows up 3 Iranian oil tankers in the Persian Gulf. MAHA 🌎 pic.twitter.com/XXJx2V1faX — Cuckturd (@CattardSlim) March 9, 2026 IRAN WARNS $200 A BARREL OIL IF STRIKES ON ITS INFRASTRUCTURE DON'T STOP — …
amit @amitisinvesting BREAKING: The Trump administration is now considering using U.S. military forces to move oil and gas tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. White House officials are also weighing government-backed insurance to keep vessels moving. basically, Trump knows that no matter what happens…oil needs to be moving through the Strait or else prices for …
Large scale American-Israeli attacks against Tehran. U.S. and Israel are TERRORIST STATES!pic.twitter.com/jYugadqXBh — Jackson Hinkle 🇺🇸 (@jacksonhinklle) March 1, 2026 https://twitter.com/BullTheoryio/status/2028183815131484245 🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️- Trump says war with Iran could continue for a month — MonitorX (@MonitorX99800) March 1, 2026 Factcheck: Yes, it’s real. President Trump stated in a Daily Mail interview today that the US-Israel operation …
Chinese and Russian warships have reportedly been despatched to the Strait of Hormuz for maritime exercises. This could escalate fast… — WarMonitor🇺🇦🇬🇧 (@WarMonitor3) February 17, 2026 Multiple reputable outlets report that: Russia, China, and Iran have deployed naval vessels to the Strait of Hormuz. The drills are part of the “Maritime Security Belt 2026” joint …
Tankers massing toward Morón is classic pre positioning. 🇺🇸U.S. AIR FORCE TANKERS ARE HAULING ASS ACROSS THE ATLANTIC RIGHT NOW A bunch of KC-135R Stratotankers just reportedly blasted off from California and Maine, streaking east over the ocean. Trackers show several heading straight for Morón Air Base in Spain. Source:… pic.twitter.com/9tQzGvJvZ6 — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) …
US President Donald Trump has purportedly backed a Bill that threatens to raise tariffs on countries buying energy products, including oil, from Russia, to at least 500 per cent. If approved, the Bill will add pressure on countries like India, China and Brazil which continue to purchase Russian oil despite US sanctions. According to US …
China’s factories run on Venezuelan barrels and suddenly the U.S. decides who gets what. The world’s top manufacturing engine is grinding gears because someone thought oil was a political toy. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured by U.S. special forces in Caracas early on January 3 following airstrikes and explosions around the capital, according to …
Trump announced the move in a Truth Social post on Tuesday, describing it as “a total and complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers going into, and out of, Venezuela.” “Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest armada ever assembled in the history of South America. It will only get bigger, and the shock to them …
Vladimir Putin warns that Russia is ready to go to war with all of Europe ! pic.twitter.com/1es4t88JhN — 🇺🇸BellaLovesUSA🍊🇺🇸 (@Bellamari8mazz) December 2, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMJ4zDrFW3A Trump envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law and unofficial diplomat Jared Kushner have been at the Kremlin on Tuesday for high-level talks with President Vladimir Putin. The Americans are presenting Trump’s …
The skies over the Atlantic are filling up, and no one is saying why. In the last 48 hours, a fleet of U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers refueling aircraft that keep bombers and fighters in the air longer has taken off from multiple American bases. Flight trackers show at least a dozen headed for RAF …
Iran is loading tankers and rushing oil out like it’s a race against time. Its main oil hub, Kharg Island, is packed to the brim with crude, even though exports jumped 44% in just 5 days. Satellite pics show tankers hiding far from shore, only darting in last minute to load and get out before …
by Michael Did President Trump just pull the trigger on a major decision? When dozens of U.S. Air Force tankers started taking off from their bases, all sorts of speculation started to erupt on social media. And then when those tankers started flying east across the Atlantic, the level of speculation escalated to a frenzy. As …
🇺🇸 🇨🇳 🇦🇺 China has just HALTED all liquified natural gas imports from the United States. This leaves tankers in limbo with BILLIONS of dollars of contracts. China will now go with Australia for their natural gas needs instead. Australian is inking new deals throughout Asia… pic.twitter.com/l2eOvZiy4L — ADAM (@AdameMedia) April 11, 2025 But I …
As we navigate the complexities of global trade, an unsettling parallel to the 1970s emerges—a de facto shipping blockade looms on the horizon. The epicenter of this maritime upheaval is the Red Sea, where the crisis is intensifying. The shortage of containers is already felt acutely, and the ripple effects threaten to extend beyond dry …
🚨#BREAKING: Multiple Oil tanker trucks have caught on fire with reports of large explosions taking place 📌#Epping | #NewHampshire Currently, multiple emergency personnel, along with hazmat crews, are on the scene of a massive four-alarm fire in Epping, New Hampshire. The… pic.twitter.com/QFwMvGbMQi — R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) January …
🇺🇸Rockwell B-1B Lancer pic.twitter.com/HGUewNSYTh — 360°Radar (@wipljw) October 24, 2023 🇺🇸Rockwell B-1B Lancertransponder off pic.twitter.com/GZp6sEAkGq — 360°Radar (@wipljw) October 24, 2023 A very large amount of military aircraft operating off the Coast of Southern California tonight including B-1Bs & B-52s 😎 https://t.co/87biDYpkVH pic.twitter.com/n5qwB97YOl — Thenewarea51 (@thenewarea51) October 24, 2023 STORM01 flt (B-52s) calling MONTREAL CENTER, …
Looks like they are circling in the vicinity of the USS Ford. May be a pending major strike from the Ford on a Mid-East Target. They were fed Steak and Lobster the other day. A tradition before a major battle. Stay tuned for updates. 🇺🇸3 x Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker pic.twitter.com/0igT3vlrOy — 360°Radar (@wipljw) October 23, …
Londoners are ‘panic buying’ water after tens of thousands have had their supply cut off across the capital – as shops are running out of bottles and schools have been forced to close. a ‘power supply problem’ at a Thames Water plant would be the cause… known till now… The affected postcodes are: CR4, E5, …
Greta Thunberg has been charged in Sweden with disobeying a police order after she joined a group of climate activists blocking oil tankers at a port in June. Swedish prosecutors confirmed Wednesday that a “young woman” was charged with disobedience because she “refused to comply with police orders to leave the scene” during the protest. …
🚨🇺🇸🇮🇷 Iran trying to seize 2 oil tankers near Strait of Hormuz and firing shots. US Navy on the way. pic.twitter.com/RvWYtFPXUh — Terror Alarm (@Terror_Alarm) July 5, 2023 BREAKING: US Navy says it prevented Iran from seizing tankers in Gulf – Reuters — Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) July 5, 2023 From CBS News: Iran fired shots …