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UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO)

UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO)

Maritime Security Advisory Body

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Persian Gulf shipping under attack as US-Iran war spreads to commercial tankers

Force in Play

45 confirmed maritime incidents as of June 5, 2026; continues issuing advisories for vessels in the region

On May 10, Trump called Iran's MOU counteroffer 'garbage' and declared the ceasefire on 'life support.' Three weeks later, negotiators reached a tentative memorandum of understanding: Iran would freeze enrichment and hand over its 440 kg stockpile of 60%-enriched uranium; the US would lift sanctions and release frozen assets; the Strait would formally reopen within 30 days of signing.

Updated Jun 6

Iran grabs another ship near Hormuz: tanker seized off Jask, crew detained

Force in Play

Issues advisories and incident alerts for Gulf-region shipping

Iranian authorities boarded a foreign-flag tanker near Jask in the Gulf of Oman and detained 18 crew members, including the captain. Iran says the ship carried roughly 6 million litres of β€œsmuggled” diesel and tried to flee after ignoring stop orders.

Updated May 15