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embargo
Logistics Shipping & Freight #us#iran
US Forces Fire Hellfire Missiles to Disable Iran-Bound Tanker in Arabian Gulf
U.S. forces fired Hellfire missiles to disable the Curacao-flagged tanker M/T Belma attempting to violate a blockade toward Iran's Kharg Island terminal. The vessel ignored multiple warnings and is no longer transiting. The U.S. blockade began July 14 after the ceasefire collapsed. Crude oil futures stabilized at $78 per barrel with reduced Strait of Hormuz traffic.
Jul 16, 2026 1 source
Trade Sanctions & Embargoes #france#russia
France Intercepts Russian Tanker in Atlantic Sanctions Crackdown
France, with UK support, intercepted the Russian tanker Tagor in the Atlantic, enforcing EU sanctions. The operation underscores Europe's crackdown on Russia's shadow fleet.
Jun 1, 2026 1 source
Trade Sanctions & Embargoes #eu#russia
EU Considers Freeze on Russia Oil Price Cap Amid Iran Conflict
The European Union is contemplating a temporary freeze on its price cap for Russian oil due to the ongoing conflict in Iran. The current cap is set at $44.10 per barrel, with a review scheduled for July.
Jun 1, 2026 1 source