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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

The Strait of Hormuz is experiencing full conflict conditions after US strikes on Iran and subsequent Iranian retaliation.

A tentative peace agreement in the Middle East has experienced a severe setback, signaling potential regional instability.

A drone attack has been reported on an offshore oil platform in Kuwait, raising regional security concerns.

Overnight strikes by Russia and Ukraine have targeted crucial grain export facilities in each country, following earlier disruptions

US forces struck over 300 Iranian military targets after an alleged attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz's southern shipping route remains open, contradicting Iran's declaration of closure amid US-Iran tensions

An Indian national is missing after a container ship attack in the Strait of Hormuz, with ten crew members rescued

The crude tanker orderbook has surpassed its 2008 record, with freight rates rising due to US-Iran tensions and risk premiums.

Survivors of a Strait of Hormuz attack are suing a Thai shipping company for damages and injuries.

The UN shipping agency urges nations to reject Iran's attempts to control the Strait of Hormuz and its traffic management plans

Global oil market recovery depends on stable shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with geopolitical tensions posing a risk

The merchant fleet west of the Strait of Hormuz has dropped below 700 vessels, a first since the conflict began

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy alleges US military activities are hindering the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.