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US blacklists Chinese companies for dealing with IRISLThe United States has blacklisted six Chinese entities for dealings with Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) in the latest sanctions against Iran.20 October 2020 Tuesday 11:01
Forfeiture of Iranian Gasoline From Venezuela-Bound TankerAmerican authorities claim to have intercepted several shipments of Iranian petroleum in August 2020, forcing at least two vessels to bring their cargo to US ports.19 October 2020 Monday 11:00
US sailors helped Iran-flagged vessel in distressWhile operating under Combined Maritime Forces Oct. 15, the guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) provided assistance to a motor vessel in distress in the persian gulf.17 October 2020 Saturday 00:21
Iran says one of two cyber attack targets was country's portsOne of the targets of large cyber attacks on two Iranian government institutions this week was the electronic infrastructure of the country's ports, an Iranian news agency reported on Friday.16 October 2020 Friday 13:00
Three Iranian Tankers Approach Venezuela With Sanctioned Fuel CargoesThe first of three Iranian tankers carrying fuel to Venezuela is set to arrive Monday night, demonstrating the ability of the Iranian and Venezuelan governments to bypass American sanctions on a limited basis.30 September 2020 Wednesday 13:1
Iran's Navy safeguards country's economy: SayyariIran’s Navy has different dimensions, he said, adding, “Not only the Navy has military responsibility but also it maintains the economic dimension of the country along with military operations.”25 September 2020 Friday 15:00
Iranian tanker violates U.S. sanctions again, carrying Venezuelan crude on the return tripAfter defying U.S. sanctions by shipping a cargo of oil condensate to Venezuela just last week, Iran is using the same ship to help the Latin American country export its crude.24 September 2020 Thursday 11:00
Iranian fuel tankers round Africa en route to the Atlantic: dataTwo Iranian-flagged tankers transporting fuel are sailing round Africa's Cape of Good Hope en route to the Atlantic Ocean, according to Refinitiv Eikon's vessel tracking data.12 September 2020 Saturday 10:16
Warnings of Increased Security Risk Following U.S. and Iranian ActionsSources believe it is becoming increasingly clear than the events were all interrelated raising the danger of further incidents for the shipping industry.18 August 2020 Tuesday 11:40
U.S. Seizes Four Iranian Fuel CargoesThe U.S. government has convinced the owners of four product tankers carrying Iranian gasoline to alter their voyages and transfer the shipper's cargoes into American custody.15 August 2020 Saturday 10:00
U.S. Says Iran Forces Boarded Ship in International WatersIranian forces used two ships and a helicopter to board a tanker called the Wila in international waters, U.S. Central Command said in a tweet on Wednesday.13 August 2020 Thursday 09:04
Despite Sanctions, Iranian Cargo Ship Delivers Food to VenezuelaThe Iranian cargo ship Golsan has arrived in the Venezuelan port of La Guaira, delivering an aid cargo despite the American sanctions on both nations.25 June 2020 Thursday 10:45
Report: Iran Sends Another Cargo to VenezuelaDespite American sanctions on both nations, Iran appears to have dispatched another merchant ship to Venezuela.21 June 2020 Sunday 20:59
US sanctions against Iranian shipping network come into effectOn 8 June, US sanctions targeting the Iranian shipping network came into effect, six months after they were announced by the Trump administration.10 June 2020 Wednesday 10:35
Indian Navy Evacuates Stranded Citizens from IranThe Indian Navy's effort to repatriate citizens stranded by the COVID-19 shutdown has expanded from the Indian Ocean basin to the Persian Gulf.09 June 2020 Tuesday 09:50
