More: Maritime
With talks in ruins, Iran displays its power over strait
Iran displayed its strengthened control over the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday by releasing video footage of its commandos boarding a large cargo ship....
The Hormuz Dividend and Malaysia’s Middle Power Gambit in a Fragmenting Order
With the Strait of Hormuz, which is one of the most important energy chokepoints in the world, disrupted by conflict, global shipping has been...
Iran Seizes Ships in Hormuz Strait After Trump Halts Attacks
Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, increasing control over this crucial area after U. S. President Donald Trump postponed...
Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Blockade Plan Fails as NATO Allies Refuse to Join
The United States' NATO allies announced on Monday that they would not participate in President Donald Trump's plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz,...
Iran Threatens Strikes on Gulf Ports if US Imposes Blockade
The U. S. military announced it will start a blockade of ships leaving Iran's ports on Monday, prompting Tehran to threaten retaliation against the...
Iran’s New Strait of Hormuz Protocol
Iran’s new protocol for the Strait of Hormuz is not a normal maritime regulation. It is a wartime instrument being repackaged as a postwar...
Trump threatens to blockade the Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the U. S. Navy would begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following unsuccessful talks with...
Trump announces multinational warship task force for Strait of Hormuz
U. S. President Donald Trump stated that many countries would send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open but did not specify which...
Facts: How many ships have been hit since the Iran war began
The U. S.-Israeli conflict with Iran has created dangers for Gulf ports and has affected global trade through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital...
Russian Oil Prices Rise, But Shipping Costs Devour the Gains
The price of Russian Urals oil has increased significantly due to the ongoing war in Iran, even as many buyers continue to avoid it...