Articles by Verity Ratcliffe

Iranian Forces Were Likely Responsible for Attacks on Tankers, Says Insurer DNK

Iranian forces were likely responsible for the attacks that occurred Thursday on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman, according to a report seen by Bloomberg from DNK, the insurer of one of the ships. The Norwegian insurer has raised …

Suspected Attack on 2 Oil Tankers Near Strait of Hormuz Stokes Fears of War

Two oil tankers were damaged on Thursday in a suspected attack near the entrance to the Persian Gulf, stoking fears that high-stakes diplomatic efforts won’t avert a military confrontation between the U.S. and Iran. Oil prices surged. The incidents, including …