Iranian gunboats unsuccessfully attempt to board US oil tanker as Trump builds military presence

Iranian gunboats unsuccessfully attempted to intercept a US oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday before a US Navy vessel intervened, reports say.

Oil slides over 5% as Trump signals Iran talks, easing supply shock fears

Oil prices slid as investors dial back fears of a supply shock after Donald Trump said Iran was "seriously talking" with Washington over the weekend.

U.S. tanker approached by Iranian gunboats in Strait of Hormuz, security firm says

A U.S.-flagged tanker heading for Bahrain was approached and threatened by Iranian gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz, a British maritime security firm says.
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Sanctions Squeeze Iran’s Oil Revenues Despite Higher Output

Iran faces rising logistical expenses—from ship-to-ship transfers to tanker reflagging—meaning it pays more just to sell each barrel.

U.S. Sanctions Iran’s Oil Industry Over Protest Crackdown—But Reportedly Plans To Deport Iranians

The sanctions announced Friday are in addition to an initial round of penalties issued last week against several senior Iranian officials.

U.S. sanctions "shadow fleet" used to transport Iranian oil, citing protester deaths

The Treasury Department announced it's sanctioning nine vessels that transport Iranian oil, as well as the ships' owners.

US downs Iranian drone near aircraft carrier, gunboats approach US-flagged tanker

Iranian Shahed-139 drone shot down by F-35 jet over Arabian Sea • In separate incident, six Iranian gunboats approach US-flagged oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Oil Rises Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions

Oil rose in the morning Asian session amid U.S.-Iran tensions.

Oil prices edge up after US shoots down Iranian drone, worries about armed boats

By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Oil prices edged up on Tuesday after the U.S. shot down an Iranian drone approaching a U.S. aircraft carrier and armed boats approached a U.S.-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz,