US Treasury imposes first new Iran sanctions since return to ‘maximum pressure’ Washington "will not tolerate Iran’s destructive and destabilizing behavior," the State Department spokeswoman said. Andrew Bernard Feb. 7, 2025
Email hack reveals Iranian oil smuggling tactics, per report The leak opens a window onto Iran’s more than $50 billion annual petroleum exports, most of which ends up in China. Andrew Bernard Jan. 7, 2025
US slaps sanctions on Iran’s ‘ghost fleet’ oil-tanker network “These measures will help further deny Iran financial resources used to support its missile programs and provide support for terrorist groups that threaten the United States, its allies and partners,” U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said. Andrew Bernard Oct. 11, 2024
Houthis ‘mock’ US with video of tanker ablaze Washington is "gravely concerned," the U.S. State Department said. Aug. 24, 2024
Iran should be made to pay the price Though broadcasting weakness, Tehran’s attack on an Israeli-linked vessel was a severe act of terrorism, undermining global freedom of navigation in a strategically vital region. Eliezer Marom Feb. 20, 2023
US CENTCOM confirms: Iran behind drone strike on oil tanker off Oman An examination of debris from the attack indicates that an Iranian Shahed-series drone was used, according to the U.S. military. Nov. 17, 2022
Armed drone hits oil tanker operated by Israeli-owned firm near Oman The Pacific Zircon was “struck by a projectile” around 150 miles off the coast of Oman, says Eastern Pacific Shipping, which is owned by Israeli magnate Idan Ofer. Nov. 16, 2022
Israel said to be considering allowing Iranian oil to reach Syria The move is part of the U.S. administration’s efforts to entice Iran back to the negotiating table, but requires Israeli cooperation, Israeli media reports. June 28, 2022
UAE reportedly looks elsewhere as Israel hesitates over pipeline deal The main argument against the deal is that it would lead to a sharp rise in the number of oil tankers visiting the Gulf of Eilat, creating a threat to Israel’s coral reefs in the event of a spill. David Isaac Nov. 8, 2021
