UAE says navigational error caused oil tankers to collide near Strait of Hormuz
Wednesday, 18 June 2025 () A crash between two oil tankers on a major shipping route near the UAE was likely caused by a navigational misjudgement by one of the vessels, officials have said.
Amid soaring Israel-Iran tensions, dramatic images on social media show three ships engulfed in flames off the Gulf of Oman near the critical Strait of Hormuz. While authenticity remains unverified, NASA’s FIRMS data also detected fires in the same zone. The area, a vital artery for global oil, has long been a flashpoint. No official Emirati response has surfaced yet. As Israel pounds Iran’s military sites, fears rise over possible retaliation through trade disruption, especially a blockade of Hormuz, which sees over 20 million barrels of oil pass daily.
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Four major Arab nations — Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, and Jordan — have strongly condemned Israel’s military strikes on Iran, labeling them as violations of sovereignty and international law. Riyadh has called for urgent UN Security Council intervention, while the UAE urged maximum restraint. Kuwait and Jordan warned the strikes threaten Middle East stability. All four nations demand immediate global action to prevent the outbreak of a larger regional war, as fears of a wider Islamic world backlash begin to grow.
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Reports of a travel ban on Indians to Saudi Arabia are false, according to sources. Temporary visa restrictions during Hajj are standard practice. UAE leaders.. IndiaTimes
According to a New York Times report, Iran has positioned missiles and other military assets to strike U.S. bases in the region if Washington joins Israel’s war against Tehran. As the war enters its 6th day, Iran has already launched heavy missile attacks on Tel Aviv, with devastating impacts. Security experts warn that if the U.S. targets Iran’s underground Fordo nuclear site, Tehran may retaliate by mining the Strait of Hormuz and escalating Red Sea attacks through Houthi forces. Fears of a wider Middle East war are growing by the hour.
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What’s at stake for Europe if the Strait of Hormuz is blocked?
Iran is considering closing the Strait of Hormuz, but what would that mean for Europe and what is at stake if it happens?
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