United States & TankerTrackers
11 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026
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United States: The US is engaged in tit-for-tat attacks with Iran in the region, contributing to the conflict that complicates spill response. The situation may affect US relations with Gulf states and oil markets.
TankerTrackers: TankerTrackers linked the Qeshm slick to the Minoan Pioneer, providing crucial information for tracking the spill source.
Aug 14, 2026 · 15 articles
International
United States: The US, which joined Israel in the war against Iran, opposes Iran's planned navigational fees and is a key geopolitical adversary in the region.
TankerTrackers: The shipping monitor provided an alternative account, attributing the spill to an Iranian attack on Minoan Pioneer, which is crucial for understanding the incident's cause.
Aug 12, 2026 · 15 articles
International
United States: The US is the primary belligerent, conducting sustained airstrikes on Iran and reimposing a naval blockade. The war is unpopular domestically, with rising gasoline prices and casualties ahead of midterm elections.
TankerTrackers: TankerTrackers reported that Iran shipped 80 million barrels of oil in 26 days and noted floating storage capacity.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
International
United States: US enforces naval blockade and claims control; seeks to reopen strait but faces domestic pressure over high fuel prices.
TankerTrackers: Satellite tracking firm; identified oil spill source.
Jul 28, 2026 · 318 articles
International
United States: The U.S. is involved in the conflict, with its ambassador condemning settler violence, and its policies affect regional dynamics and oil markets.
TankerTrackers: The firm provided satellite imagery suggesting Iran's attack caused the oil spill, influencing public perception and investigations.
Aug 13, 2026 · 7 articles
Accidents
United States: The US is involved in regional conflicts and sanctions, indirectly affecting the situation.
TankerTrackers: TankerTrackers provided satellite images and analysis of the spill and other incidents.
Aug 01, 2026 · 97 articles
International
TankerTrackers: TankerTrackers is a monitoring service that identified the departure of tankers from Venezuelan waters using satellite images, providing key information about the event.
Jan 05, 2026 · 6 articles
International
TankerTrackers: TankerTrackers provided satellite images and data on the 'shadow fleet' and sanctioned tankers in Venezuelan waters, offering insights into the illicit oil trade.
Dec 20, 2025 · 31 articles
International
TankerTrackers: TankerTrackers, co-founded by Samir Madani, tracked the movements of the Bertha and other tankers, providing information on their cargo and destinations.
Feb 24, 2026 · 16 articles
International
TankerTrackers: TankerTrackers documented that the Veronica III left Venezuela with nearly 2 million barrels of crude and fuel oil and has been involved with Russian, Iranian, and Venezuelan oil since 2023.
Feb 15, 2026 · 7 articles
International
TankerTrackers: TankerTrackers, a shipping intelligence firm, expressed doubts about the effectiveness of the blockade enforcement due to ships using tricks like AIS spoofing.
Apr 12, 2026 · 167 articles
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