“Unknown projectile” hits tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Another tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. The British Maritime Safety Authority (UKMTO) reported that he was hit by an “unknown projectile” off the coast of Oman. The incident occurred eight nautical miles (almost 15 kilometers) northeast of the Omani town of Limah.
Just the day before, a ship was attacked off the coast of Oman and caught fire. Iran requires ships to take a route along its own coast.
The leadership in Tehran had previously repeatedly stated that only the route specified by Iran through the Strait of Hormuz was safe. The dispute over the strait, which is important for global trade in oil, gas and fertilizer, and the question of how passage is regulated is the main reason why the war between the USA and Iran is currently escalating again.
Night explosions in Iran again
After the US military began a new wave of attacks on targets in Iran, local media reported explosions in several areas of the Islamic Republic overnight. Explosions were reported in Konarak in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan and the port city of Chabahar on the Gulf of Oman, according to Iran’s Tasnim news agency. The pro-government broadcaster Press TV also reported on US attacks in the area of the city of Shiraz in south-central Iran. The Fars news agency reported several explosions in the area of the island of Gheshm in the Strait of Hormuz and near the city of Bandar Abbas. The US military says it is attacking for the tenth night in a row.
US Army reports new wave of air strikes on Iran
The US Army said it launched a new wave of attacks against Iran on Monday evening. The attacks were intended to prevent Tehran from attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz again, the US Army said in the online service
Riyadh-led coalition wants to protect merchant ships
The Saudi-led military coalition announces a decisive response to threats by Yemen’s Houthi rebels against merchant ships. The alliance said this was a blatant violation of international law and an act of piracy. Protective measures have already been taken for ships passing through the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Insider: Ship insurance in the Red Sea more expensive after Houthi blockade
Insurance costs for cargo ships in the Red Sea are rising following the announcement of a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Premiums for war risks are rising from around 0.3 to around 0.75 percent of the ship’s value, insurance industry insiders said. This means additional costs of hundreds of thousands of dollars for a seven-day trip. The British maritime security company Ambrey classifies ships linked to Saudi Arabia and the country’s ports on the Red Sea as being at high risk.
