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Escalating US-Iran tensions are strengthening the physical oil market, causing oil prices to rise for a third day.

Ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz led to increased volatility and higher crude oil prices in Q2 2026.

Asian stock markets fell due to a semiconductor selloff and heightened U.S.-Iran tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.

The United States has reportedly launched a fresh series of airstrikes targeting locations within Iran, signaling potential escalation.

Ukraine is reportedly expanding its anti-shipping campaign into the Black Sea, potentially escalating maritime conflict

Ukraine pledges to protect Black Sea ports and maintain grain exports amidst recent Russian attacks, ensuring agricultural trade stability

The White House is reportedly considering extending Jones Act waivers for foreign ships due to renewed conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil supertankers face growing risks in the Strait of Hormuz, impacting Persian Gulf crude exports and potentially raising costs

Escalating drone attacks by Ukraine on commercial vessels have resulted in a rising death toll for seafarers.

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez indicates the Strait of Hormuz remains hazardous for commercial vessels.

Iran threatens to close all oil and gas export routes from the Persian Gulf, potentially disrupting global energy markets

The Strait of Hormuz closure in early 2026 triggered a strong recovery in shipping asset values and new vessel orders.

A proposed 20% fee on Strait of Hormuz cargo highlights risks to global oil supply and potential shipping disruptions.

The U.S. military deployed autonomous maritime systems in combat for the first time near the Strait of Hormuz.

The US has reinstated its blockade on Iran after a tariff reversal, as a second death from VLCC attacks is confirmed

A tanker was reportedly targeted near an Omani LNG terminal, signaling heightened regional tensions and risks to maritime operations

Iran is signaling a potential expansion of its maritime pressure, possibly using Houthi forces to disrupt Red Sea shipping.

Ukraine claims to have damaged 116 Russian-linked vessels in the Sea of Azov over a nine-day period.

Hapag-Lloyd rejects a US Hormuz transit fee as Middle East disruptions incur up to $60 million in weekly costs for carriers

Restoring oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz to pre-conflict levels may require a larger U.S. military commitment

Three more tankers were struck by missile attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating maritime conflict.

A Russian drone attack on a merchant ship in Ukraine's Odesa region killed five seafarers and injured twelve.

A tanker was reportedly hit by a missile near Oman, with no casualties confirmed by maritime authorities.

An Indian seafarer died and eight crew members were injured in missile attacks on tankers near Oman, according to the UAE.

The US has reinstated a naval blockade on Iranian shipping in the Gulf, ensuring open transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

A tanker fired warning shots after being approached by six small boats south of Yemen's Aden, indicating persistent maritime security risks

The US plans to reinstate an Iranian shipping blockade and impose a 20% transit fee on cargo through the Strait of Hormuz

The IMO Council passed a resolution reaffirming freedom of navigation and condemning attacks on commercial vessels in international straits

Donald Trump has reiterated the possibility of the US asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane

US officials demand Iran publicly commit to ceasing attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz after recent incidents