Israel–Iran Conflict

Airlines are bracing for a tough winter, with some already scaling back schedules due to geopolitical tensions and operational viability…

UKMTO issued four alerts for incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran claiming an ADNOC tanker strike

DHT Holdings saw tanker spot rates jump 204% in Q4, with daily averages exceeding $500,000 due to Middle East disruption

A tanker was reportedly struck near Sohar, Oman, suggesting an escalation of Iranian maritime threats beyond the Strait of Hormuz.

A US fighter jet disabled a Panama-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, escalating maritime security concerns.

Oil prices fell as US-Iran tensions eased, with President Trump ruling out an attack before midterm elections.

The US has sanctioned 17 vessels and associated networks for facilitating Iranian crude, oil products, and petrochemical exports

FIATA's 2026 Market Report highlights supply chain resilience as a strategic priority due to geopolitical disruption

Naval actions against merchant ships increased in Q3, with Iranian attacks in the Middle East Gulf doubling.

Xeneta reports that spot freight rates from the Far East to the US West and East Coasts saw increases on October 1.

A commercial tanker was attacked in the Arabian Gulf, causing crew casualties and raising maritime security concerns.

Oil tanker charter rates have surged to $77 million for U.S. to Asia routes due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions

An oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, injuring 12 crew members and causing an engine room fire.

A commemoration in Kfar Aza marked three years since the Hamas attack, highlighting the ongoing conflict's human cost.

The Iran conflict is forcing the oil industry to reconsider its supply chain strategy and invest in alternative export routes

The US EIA has raised its oil price forecast for this year and next, citing dwindling global stockpiles and a tight diesel market

Four vessels linked to Sinokor, Maran Gas, and Sinogas were reportedly attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez called for an end to seafarer exploitation and discussed key maritime challenges.

Oil supplies are recovering, but prices remain high due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions, soaring tanker rates, and refinery shortages

Oil industry executives forecast high global prices for years, citing shipping bottlenecks, reduced refinery output, and depleted…

Geopolitical tensions are escalating around the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea, threatening global shipping operations.

Middle Eastern oil exports, excluding Iran, have exceeded pre-war averages despite ongoing security incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.

Global oil inventories are critically low, and market pressures will continue until the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens.

Iraq's state-owned Oil Tanker Company has completed its first independent crude oil shipment through the Strait of Hormuz in decades.

Geopolitical tensions, especially around the Strait of Hormuz, are driving changes in maritime risk management and insurance.

OPEC+ members will maintain current crude oil production targets for November, with Middle East conflict affecting supply.

Iran's parliament speaker stated the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until seven conditions with the US are met

Iran's IRGC Navy reportedly targeted seven oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz for alleged violations over five days

The US is deploying an additional aircraft carrier and 10,000 personnel to the Persian Gulf, reinforcing its Mideast presence

BIMCO committees met to discuss security in key maritime passages and environmental topics, including regional conflicts.