Shipping
Mecca pact unites Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan - but what does it mean? - opinion
The significance of the Mecca pact will depend less on the language of the agreement than on its implementation.
Shipping traffic falls further in Strait of Hormuz as US, Iran compete over claims to control
Zelensky halts drone strikes on Black Sea oil tankers in Russian port after demand from US VP Vance
Gulf states pay the price as shipping crisis exposes costly dependence on the Strait of Hormuz
Iran says Oman deal is in 'final stages,' but US must act first to open Strait of Hormuz
A US official said on Friday that an agreement between Iran and Oman was close and could reopen the strait, which carried a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments before the war.
IRGC says re-opening Hormuz dependent on US talks, as Araghchi signals progress on Hormuz deal
Iran and Oman are "very close" to reaching an accord on a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
Iran war teaches importance of Gulf cooperation with Europe for maritime security, ISPI says
Insecurity caused by the Houthis in the Red Sea, followed by disruptions caused by the Iran war in the Strait of Hormuz, has had a direct impact on Europe.
Proposed Hormuz passage deal not feasible for shipping industry, sources say
Under the latest proposal, Tehran would be able to intervene if necessary with any inbound traffic, while outbound traffic would follow a route between Iran and Oman.
Hormuz agreement requires ships to coordinate with Iran while on Omani side, sources tell 'Post'
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said that a joint announcement between Iran and Oman is in its final stage, assuming "certain third parties" do not interfere.
Gulf shipping traffic steady amid uncertainty of peace talks, eight ships transit Strait of Hormuz
Six of the vessels, three tankers and three bulk carriers, were entering the strait, while a gas carrier and a tanker were exiting. Some 130 ships would typically transit the waterway before the war.
Indian vessel sinks after being struck by projectile near Yemeni waters, all seafarers rescued
According to India’s Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, all 14 seafarers were rescued by Yemen’s coast guard.
Yemen's Houthis say they hit Saudi target at Najran airport
On Monday, threats from the terror group to target Saudi shipping caused six Saudi tankers to change course and head toward southern Africa, tracking data showed.
Iran vies for expanded control over Strait of Hormuz in possible deal with Oman
This agreement would also give Iran control over areas that were international waters before the war, officials told the New York Times on Monday.
Shipping traffic at key Gulf waterways little changed on uncertain peace talks
Traffic remained largely slow at Hormuz, with six vessels, three tankers and three bulk carriers, transiting the strait on Monday, down from seven on the previous day, according to Kpler data.
