Indian freighter hit by gunfire off Oman, crew member dies
A lone crewman was killed when an Indian cargo vessel came under fire near Oman's coast, raising concerns over maritime security in the Gulf of Oman.
24 Sept 2026
shipping
All UnbarNews coverage of shipping: 11 reports, newest first. Each story links to the original reporting it is based on.
World
U.S. Bill Amendment Calls Out India in New Russia Sanctions Framework
A congressional amendment seeks to list India among entities targeted by the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act.
15 Sept 2026
World
Houthi seizure of Red Sea island heightens risk to global oil routes
Iran‑backed rebels have taken a key island in the Bab el‑Mandeb, prompting Saudi Arabia to halt a major pipeline as a safety measure.
13 Sept 2026
World
Houthis announce capture of Perim Island, expanding Red Sea dominance
The Iran‑backed movement says it has taken the strategic island, tightening its grip on a key maritime corridor.
11 Sept 2026
World
Houthi Forces Secure Full Red Sea Coastline in Yemen, Raising Regional Concerns
Iran‑backed rebels now dominate Yemen’s western shoreline, prompting fears over maritime traffic and stability.
11 Sept 2026
World
Yemen envoy warns Houthi moves could broaden conflict at Bab al-Mandeb
In a televised interview, Yemen’s ambassador cautioned that Houthi threats to the strategic strait risk escalating the war and disrupting global shipping.
9 Sept 2026
Business
Shipping groups warn of trade disruption as Hormuz tensions rise
Eighteen maritime authorities say geopolitical strain and a swelling shadow fleet could jeopardize global shipping routes, CNBC reports.
8 Sept 2026
World
Yemen’s Coastlines See New Clashes Over Strategic Bab al‑Mandeb Passage
Government‑aligned troops have launched counter‑offensives against Iran‑backed Houthis as battles intensify around the vital Bab al‑Mandeb strait.
7 Sept 2026
World
Panama Canal Caps Vessel Passages as Hormuz Tensions Escalate
The canal has imposed limits on daily transits after the Strait of Hormuz crisis threatened alternative routes, raising concerns over shipping delays and freight costs.
3 Sept 2026
Business
Hormuz Tensions Propel Shipping Shares to Decade‑High Gains
Geopolitical strain in the Strait of Hormuz has sparked a surge in tanker freight rates, lifting shipping stocks to their strongest rally in years, CNBC reports.
3 Sept 2026
India
Projectile Strikes Vessel in Hormuz, Crew Member Killed Amid Ongoing US‑Iran Standoff
A ship’s engine room was damaged by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving one crew member dead and raising fresh concerns for maritime traffic.
18 Aug 2026
