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

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

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

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.

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

The Strait of Hormuz saw increased tensions following US-Iran clashes and a fatal tanker attack off Oman.

Iranian forces reportedly blocked a tanker's passage into the Strait of Hormuz, citing a lack of proper coordination.

LPG shipments are still reaching South Asia through the Strait of Hormuz despite tightened U.S. enforcement efforts

Transit through the Strait of Hormuz is shifting to coordinated passage, while Red Sea threats have escalated after a Houthi announcement

The Trump administration may use seized Iranian assets to compensate commercial vessels for Strait of Hormuz transit fees.

A South Korean LNG carrier successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over the ongoing blockade

U.S. Central Command confirmed the Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial shipping, countering Iranian claims of control

Hapag-Lloyd's CEO states that normalizing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will take at least three months post-reopening

The IMO Secretary-General condemned the attack on the MT Settebello tanker off Oman, with three crew members missing

Asian stocks rebounded on Thursday, supported by a recovery in technology shares and hopes for reduced US-Iran tensions.

Three Indian seafarers died after a U.S. military strike targeted a tanker in the Gulf of Oman.

A ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz has ended, with renewed US-Iran tensions and a tanker attack off Oman leaving three seafarers missing

A third tanker reported an engine room fire off the coast of Oman, following two similar incidents this week.

Iran's IRGC claims hitting two ships and declares the Strait of Hormuz closed to all vessels, including tankers

Donald Trump indicated the U.S. would attack Iran without a peace deal and claimed secret military escorts for oil shipments.

Two commercial ships under Panamanian and Barbadian flags were damaged in an attack within Ukraine's Black Sea corridor