EnergyReader · 2026-08-10 13:11

Gulf shipping threat worst since Iran war began, security firms warn

By EnergyReader Newsroom · August 10, 2026

Security and vessel-tracking firms warned that threats to shipping in the Gulf and the Red Sea have escalated to the worst safety situation since the Iran war began, after Gulf News reported on Monday (2026-08-10) that Iran hit another tanker in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Oman, setting it on fire. The information had not been independently verified. ICE Brent crude front-month stood at $85.00 per barrel as of 1252 GMT on Monday (2026-08-10), up 0.33 percent.

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