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A Turkish-managed tanker carrying Russian crude was struck in the Black Sea after midnight. Turkish officials say the engine room was targeted and the attack likely came from an unmanned surface vessel. The crew is safe and the ship has a recent history of sanctions.
A Russian tanker steaming for Cuba is less about fuel and more about sending a message to Washington. Analysts say it is a provocation and a bargaining chip, not a rescue mission.
Tehran is reportedly building a registration and vetting process run by the IRGC for ships that want to transit the Strait of Hormuz. A handful of countries are in talks, a new 'safe' corridor has appeared, and insurers and shipping firms may still say no.