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Iran War.. More than 250 Tankers Stopped in the Gulf Amid Rising Tensions

March 2, 2026اقتصاد – الشروق أونلاينechoroukonline.comTranslated from Arabic
Iran War.. More than 250 Tankers Stopped in the Gulf Amid Rising Tensions

Shipping data showed that more than 250 tankers and ships, including crude oil and liquefied natural gas tankers, have stopped in the open waters of the Gulf and on both sides of the Strait of Hormuz, following American and Israeli strikes on Iran and rising tensions in the region, prompting marine insurance companies to cancel war risk coverage starting March 5. The Omani Maritime Security Center reported yesterday, according to Reuters, that the oil tanker 'Sky Light' was attacked near the port of Khasab in Musandam, resulting in injuries to four crew members and the evacuation of all 20 people on board, including 15 Indians and five Iranians. View the full content on الشروق أونلاين

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