Oil tanker hit by Iran? Videos show vessel on fire in Persian Gulf

An oil tanker in the Persian Gulf was reportedly attacked by Iran and caught fire on Wednesday, as per Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency. Alleged videos of the incident were shared on social media widely. Screenshot of video shows ship on fire after alleged Iranian attack. (X/@BRICSinfo) Anadolu Agency also shared the clip on Instagram. “Foreign … Read more

Chubb set as main U.S. insurer for Persian Gulf shipping amid Iran war

Tankers sail in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. Stringer | Reuters Insurance giant Chubb will be the lead underwriter for a U.S. government-led program to provide insurance … Read more