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Greek Tanker Struck by Missile in Black Sea, Crew Emerges Unharmed

  A Greek‑flagged tanker sailing near the Russian port of Novorossiysk was struck by a missile but remained operational, and all 24 crew members were confirmed safe.   A Greek‑owned and Greek‑flagged tanker sustained material damage after being hit by a missile while sailing approximately 14 nautical miles off the Russian port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea. According to authorities, the vessel—operated by Maran Gas Maritime—was not carrying cargo at the time of the strike and continued to navigate safely following the incident.  All 24 crew members on board, including ten Greek nationals, thirteen Filipinos, and one Romanian, were reported to be in good health. The impact caused damage to the starboard side of the ship, but no assistance or towing was required. The tanker remained fully operational, and no environmental pollution was reported.  Greek officials have condemned the attack as dangerous and unacceptable, noting that the incident occurred amid height...

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U.S. Hits Iran’s Kharg Island Military Sites Amid Rising Oil‑Sector Tensions

 

The US bombed military targets on Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, but spared oil infrastructure for now.


The United States has carried out airstrikes on military targets located on Iran’s Kharg Island, a strategic hub responsible for the overwhelming majority of the country’s oil exports. President Donald Trump stated that U.S. forces “obliterated” military positions on the island, emphasizing that the operation avoided damaging vital oil infrastructure. 

Kharg Island, which handles most of Iran’s crude shipments, sits at the center of global energy flows and has become a flashpoint amid escalating regional conflict. Iranian state media reported no harm to oil facilities but warned that any future attacks on its energy network would provoke retaliation.

The strike marks a significant escalation in the two‑week‑old conflict, with Washington also deploying an additional 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to the region. Analysts warn that any disruption to Kharg Island’s operations could further destabilize global oil markets already rattled by tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. 


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