Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz reopening and a US-Iran ceasefire have caused energy prices to fall and global equities to rally.

European stocks hit a new record high after a US-Iran peace deal, boosting investor sentiment and causing crude oil prices to drop

Japanese shippers cautiously welcome the US-Iran peace agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, awaiting deal details and mine clearance

Asian shipping stocks rallied on news of a potential US-Iran ceasefire deal, but a return to normal navigation remains uncertain

Animal welfare groups petition EU Commission to halt live animal exports to Middle East war zones, citing lack of accountability

Commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has fallen, with military activity and dark vessel operations increasing.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended American actions in the Strait of Hormuz after India protested the deaths of three Indian…

US forces are escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz at night, enabling significant oil transit after mine removal

Geopolitical instability and the Iran war disrupted European energy markets in H1 2026, impacting LNG flows and raising gas prices

Russia's global standing has diminished, with oil price gains unable to offset sanctions and isolation, according to the IMF.

A reported US-Iran deal could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift oil sanctions, impacting global shipping and energy.

Commercial vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains consistent, with over 200 transits recorded in a recent period

Iran's Kharg Island, vital for oil exports, is now a key focus in the conflict involving the US and Israel

A merchant ship and the U.S. Navy rescued 14 Indian mariners from a disabled vessel near the Strait of Hormuz.

The Strait of Hormuz presents a complex operational environment for commercial shipping due to a lack of singular authority

A Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at a sea terminal in Russia's Temryuk port, leading to one death

A commercial tanker was struck by an unknown projectile near the Strait of Hormuz, raising questions about a covert US shipping corridor

A tanker reported being struck, while India denied involvement of its vessels, raising questions about the incident.

A Hong Kong-flagged tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, even as reports suggested a US-Iran peace deal was near

Middle East conflict-induced supply shortages are boosting demand for recycled aluminum, making it a strategic necessity.

A significant blockage in the Strait of Hormuz since late February is impacting the tanker market and global energy supply.

Oil prices fell significantly after military strikes against Iran were reportedly suspended, easing Strait of Hormuz tensions.

Initial estimates of crude oil supply losses from the Gulf region after the Iran war began were higher than actual figures

A reported US-Iran deal could see the Strait of Hormuz reopened and oil sanctions lifted, impacting global shipping

Maritime organizations jointly condemned attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, citing 14 seafarer deaths and escalating dangers to crew

Somali piracy has intensified in 2026, with seven vessels hijacked and three ships currently held for ransom.

An Adnoc-linked LNG tanker has transited the Strait of Hormuz, signaling its arrival in India after a brief period offline.

Oil futures fell on reports of a potential US-Iran peace deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Geopolitical events in the Middle East have dramatically changed the outlook for the LNG market, moving away from an anticipated oversupply

European stocks surged to two-week highs amid growing optimism for a potential peace agreement between Iran and the United States