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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...
How Chinese PLA Tech Firms Use AI and Tanker Ship Data to Mask Iranian Military Moves
China utilizes technology companies affiliated with the People's Liberation Army, such as “CETC” (Convention and Technology Corporation of China), to develop simultaneous attack tactics....
How Maritime Insurance Rates Reflect a Widening Middle East War
As the conflict in the Gulf escalates, maritime insurance premiums for war coverage are rising sharply, in some instances by over 1000%. This increase...
The Oil Shock Begins: Traders Flee Hormuz Following US Strikes
Tanker owners, oil majors, and trading houses have halted shipments of crude oil, fuel, and liquefied natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz following...