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Total of 218 shadow fleet vessels have passed through the Irish EEZ since the start of this year, some multiple times

Despite an ostensible deal between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to bring diesel to the US, tankers are reportedly unable to dock due to existing sanctions.

President Donald Trump's plan to allow imports of Russian diesel appeared to falter this week after state and federal officials warned that handling any shipments could bring legal consequences and two tankers initially bound for the United States changed course.

Iranian forces say five oil tankers and a tugboat have caught fire in several incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran's IRGC says two tankers and a tugboat caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after using an "unauthorised route".

Iran claimed Wednesday at least four oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, following a warning that no one would benefit from a return to war. It cam...

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US president warns Iran to make a deal, as IRGC says two tankers have hit mines and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Zes tankers met diesel zijn onderweg van Rusland naar de Verenigde Staten. Maar het is onzeker of ze hun lading ook kunnen afleveren. De staat New Jersey overweegt de schepen te blokkeren en Democraten waarschuwen afnemers voor juridische gevolgen.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says four tankers have caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz.

Soaring freight rates are giving tankers a big financial incentive to run the gauntlet through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran said four tankers struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran disputed a U.S. claim that key shipping lanes had been cleared.

It was not immediately clear when the incidents occurred or which flags the tankers were flying.

Iran’s armed forces said on Thursday that four tankers caught fire after hitting mines while navigating the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-says-four-tankers-caught-fire-after-hitting-mines-in-hormuz/

<p>Tankers, tracked by Greenpeace, are first phase of Trump-Putin deal – but there is uncertainty over whether they will unload</p><p>Seven oil tankers carrying an estimated 288,000 tonnes of Russian diesel are now sailing towards the US, though it is uncertain if the vessels will be able to unload amid a political row about the legality of the shipments.</p

A tanker was also struck by a projectile in the strait on Thursday night.

Trump deal with Putin to ease fuel prices exposes companies to legal threats from Congress

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Iran's state television reported that seven oil tankers either caught fire or were damaged by mines overnight Wednesday into Thursday after being targeted or striking naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian state television reported the claims about the latest attacks on ships, which the Associated Press couldn't independently confirm.

Seven oil tankers caught fire or were damaged in the Strait of Hormuz overnight into Thursday after being targeted or striking naval mines, Iranian state media reported. Iran's Isl...

Tehran had millions of barrels of crude in tankers floating in Asian waters that gave it a steady flow of much-needed cash. Now, that oil has dried up.