Mass tanker blackout rattles Gulf ahead of 1.35M-barrel oil transfer amid US-Iran talks: firm
A significant blackout of maritime tracking systems occurred near Fujairah, UAE, coinciding with a major oil transfer and ongoing US-Iran negotiations. The blackout suggests potential electronic warfare and cyber interference in the region. Despite the disruptions, a tanker successfully transported 1.35 million barrels of crude oil to South Korea, marking a tentative resumption of oil flow from Fujairah.
- ▪Maritime tracking transmissions collapsed near Fujairah, indicating heightened electronic warfare.
- ▪A single tanker moved 1.35 million barrels of crude oil to South Korea amid US-Iran talks.
- ▪President Trump announced that a peace deal with Iran was largely negotiated, coinciding with the oil transfer.
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Wars Mass tanker blackout rattles Gulf ahead of 1.35M-barrel oil transfer amid US-Iran talks: firm A single tanker moved 1.35M barrels of crude to South Korea, the first signal of flow resuming out of Fujairah By Emma Bussey Fox News Published May 24, 2026 4:11pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Trump pushes Iran for toll-free Strait of Hormuz President Donald Trump insists on a toll-free Strait of Hormuz, pushing back against Iran's claims of a 'controlled maritime zone' and potential tolls. The U.S. maintains total control through blockade measures, while economic sanctions and diplomatic efforts with Gulf allies intensify pressure on Iran's nuclear program and regional ambitions.
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