Tankers keep burning in the Middle East as US enforces blockade of Iranian ports

Summary

Tankers continue to burn in the Middle East despite hopes for de-escalation, according to The Straits Times, which reports that US forces have continued to enforce a naval blockade of Iranian ports. The Japan Times reports there is little sign of attacks abating in November, after 37 ships were attacked in October, the highest monthly total since the start of the war.

Timeline

1. The Straits Times

   10 Nov 2026, 22:23 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that tankers continue to burn in the Middle East despite hopes for de-escalation, and that US forces continued to enforce a naval blockade of Iranian ports.

2. The Japan Times

   11 Nov 2026, 01:34 UTCSource ↗

   Reports little sign of attacks abating in November, after 37 ships were attacked in October, the highest monthly total since the start of the war.