Iran conflict


Monday, March 2, 2026
A screenshot showing CENTCOM's tweet claiming of a strike on the IRIS Shahid Bagheri.
Shipping

CENTCOM: US Forces Struck Iranian Drone Carrier Shahid Bagheri in Opening Hours of Iran Campaign

Within hours of launching Operation Epic Fury on Iran, U.S. forces struck the Shahid Bagheri, Iran’s first dedicated drone carrier, according to the

March 2, 2026
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Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Shipping

Strait of Hormuz Enters Active Crisis: Five Ships Hit, Traffic Collapses, Tanker Markets Brace for Historic Shock

The Strait of Hormuz has entered its most dangerous phase in years after a concentrated wave of missile and drone attacks struck five commercial vessels across

March 2, 2026
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Illustration shows map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran
News

Iran Conflict Forces Middle East Oil Shutdowns, Strands 150 Ships at Hormuz

Oil and gas prices surged as Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran disrupted Middle East facilities and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Four tankers damaged,

March 2, 2026
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Oil tankers anchored near Strait of Hormuz after Iran conflict disrupts Persian Gulf shipping routes
News

Qatar LNG Shutdown Sends European Gas Prices Surging Over 50%

Qatar shut down LNG production at the world's largest export facility after an Iranian drone attack, sending European gas prices surging over 50%.

March 2, 2026
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Photo of Pete Hegseth and General Daine Caine on the podium of th pentagon news breifing room
Defense

Hegseth Holds Press Conference, Shipping Lanes Key Reason For Iran Strikes

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stood at the Pentagon press podium this morning and named Iran’s threat to “global shipping lanes” as a core

March 2, 2026
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An anchored tanker ship at night
Shipping

Shadow Fleet Surge: Iran Moved Record Crude Before Operation Epic Fury

By Lori Ann LaRocco – Three vessels involved in the transport of sanctioned Iranian oil have been struck in the first 24 hours of Operation Epic Fury. Oil

March 2, 2026
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The Stena Immaculate and Stena Imperative, which have both been selected for the Tanker Security Program. Photo courtesy Crowley
Shipping

U.S.-Flagged Tanker Security Program Ship ‘Stena Imperative’ Hit in Bahrain, Shipyard Worker Killed

A Crowley-managed product tanker was struck by projectiles while berthed at the Port of Bahrain early Monday, killing one shipyard worker and injuring two

March 2, 2026
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Oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz as marine insurers cancel war risk coverage for Gulf waters amid Iran conflict
Maritime Security

Ship War Risk Insurance Canceled After Iran Strikes

By Emily Chow and Jeslyn Lerh SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Marine insurers are cancelling war risk coverage for vessels and oil shipping rates are set to surge

March 2, 2026
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Sunday, March 1, 2026
The U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner fires a Tomahawk land attack missile in support of Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran
Shipping

The First 36 Hours: Strait of Hormuz Becomes a War Zone, Tankers Hit, Shipping Giants Halt Gulf Transits

The world’s most vital energy artery is under siege. Following coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali

March 1, 2026
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An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury
Defense

Operation Epic Fury: Iranian Corvette Sunk as U.S. Reports First Fatalities in Widening Conflict

U.S. Central Command has confirmed the sinking of an Iranian Jamaran-class corvette at a pier in Chah Bahar during the opening hours of Operation Epic Fury,

March 1, 2026
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Oil tankers navigate Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman in Persian Gulf
Shipping

Chokepoints Under Pressure: When Geography and Conflict Strain the Arteries of Global Trade

There are moments when geopolitics feels distant from daily life. This is not one of them. By Paul Morgan (gCaptain) – With confirmed US–Israeli

March 1, 2026
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Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz
Energy

What’s at Stake for Oil Markets after Iran Strikes?

Trump's strikes on Iran threaten the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for 20% of global oil supply. Traffic has dropped sharply as Iran's 3.3M barrel

March 1, 2026
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Screenshot from video taken by crewmembers of the MV Skylight after abandoning ship
Ship Fires

Oil Tanker Skylight Hit Off Oman Coast, Injuring Four Crew Members

A U.S.-sanctioned oil tanker was attacked off Oman's coast near the Strait of Hormuz, injuring four crew members. The strike marks the first attack on Oman

March 1, 2026
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Saturday, February 28, 2026
Projectiles are seen in the sky after Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, as seen from Tel Aviv
Defense

Do Gulf Allies Have Enough Interceptors to Defend Their Ports and Cities?

US and Gulf allies face critical missile interceptor shortages as Iran launches sustained strikes. Stocks could run dry within days while Iran maintains

February 28, 2026
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Oil tankers navigate Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman in Persian Gulf
Maritime Security

Iran Radio Broadcast Bans Hormuz Strait Transits After US-Israel Strikes

Oil and gas tankers are avoiding the Strait of Hormuz after ships received radio broadcasts purporting to ban transit following US-Israel strikes on Iran. A

February 28, 2026
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Oil tankers navigate Strait of Hormuz waterway as Iran conflict threatens Persian Gulf crude exports
Maritime Security

Will Trump’s Iran Strikes Break the Global Oil Market?

U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory attacks across the Persian Gulf are disrupting oil exports from a region that supplies 20% of global

February 28, 2026
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US Naval Support Activity Bahrain, home to Fifth Fleet headquarters, targeted by Iranian missile strikes
Navy

Major US Navy Base in Bahrain Hit By Iran

Iranian missiles struck the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain on Saturday after the U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran, triggering

February 28, 2026
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Oil tanker navigating the Strait of Hormuz, the critical chokepoint now under Persian Gulf maritime warning zone
Maritime Security

U.S. Navy Declares Maritime Warning Zone Across Persian Gulf

The U.S. Navy declared a maritime warning zone across the Persian Gulf after strikes on Iran prompted retaliation, with oil majors suspending shipments through

February 28, 2026
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EUNAVFOR warship escorts a containership in the Red Sea as part of the EU's Operation ASPIDES
Shipping

Houthis Signal Renewed Red Sea Shipping Attacks After U.S.–Israeli Strikes on Iran

The maritime security environment in the Middle East deteriorated sharply on Saturday following confirmed United States and Israeli strikes on Iran, with

February 28, 2026
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Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz
News

Hormuz Traffic Slows After Strike On Iran

A number of oil tankers are avoiding sailing through Hormuz shipping strait that links the oil-rich Persian Gulf to the open seas, with some shipowners taking

February 28, 2026
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