Iran maritime blockade


Monday, June 22, 2026
Birds fly near the Jag Vasant vessel transferring LPG at a port after transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid supply disruptions linked to the U.S-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Mumbai
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Hormuz Traffic Slowly Picking Up as Oil and LNG Tankers Resume Transits

Oil and liquefied natural gas tankers sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, in a sign of traffic slowly picking up after Iran said it had again closed

June 22, 2026
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Saturday, June 20, 2026
A satellite image shows an oil terminal at Kharg Island, Iran, February 25, 2026
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Iran Resumes Kharg Island Oil Loadings After US Blockade Lifted

By Julian Lee Jun 20, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Iran has resumed loading crude from its Kharg island export terminal after a break of about six weeks,

June 20, 2026
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
What Sanctions are There on Iran and Will They be Lifted?
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What Sanctions are There on Iran and Will They be Lifted?

LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) – The interim deal to end the Iran war will include a waiver on sanctioned oil sales but the country still

June 18, 2026
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USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) near what the U.S. Central Command said was a vessel attempting to sail to an Iranian port, as it enforces the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, at an unknown location, released April 24, 2026. U.S. Central Command/Handout via REUTERS
Defense

U.S. Officially Ends Maritime Blockade of Iran and Declares Hormuz Open

The United States has formally ended its maritime blockade of Iran, with U.S. Central Command announcing Wednesday that all enforcement operations targeting

June 18, 2026
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
File photo of an oil tanker at sea
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While Trump Hails Gulf Oil Flowing, Iran’s Fleet Also Gearing Up to Boost Exports

While U.S. President Donald Trump has recently hailed the resumption of oil flows from Gulf allies, Iran, too, appears to be gearing up to resume exports

June 17, 2026
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office, with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio standing behind him, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 23, 2026
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U.S., Iran Prepare for Deal Signing as Financial Details Emerge

The US and Iran are preparing to formally sign an interim peace deal that has left both sides claiming victory, with details of the accord still emerging and

June 17, 2026
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Sunday, June 14, 2026
Guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) enforces the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports against M/T Stream after it attempted to sail to an Iranian port,
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The Cathedral, The Bazaar And The Hormuz Catastrophe That Never Came

For years we have waited for artificial intelligence to unlock vast new efficiencies in global trade. When the Strait of Hormuz closed, it may finally have

June 14, 2026
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Thursday, June 11, 2026
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) disables Guinea-Bissau flagged M/T Jalveer as it attempts to transport oil from Iran through the Gulf of Oman, June 10, 2026
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Third Tanker Disabled by U.S. Forces This Week Puts Focus on Indian Seafarers

All 20 Indian crew members aboard the tanker MT Jalveer were safely evacuated to shore Thursday after U.S. forces disabled the vessel during a

June 11, 2026
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Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Thermal aerial image showing the tanker M/T Settebello with smoke rising from its stern after a reported U.S. precision strike in the Gulf of Oman. Crosshairs are centered on the vessel's engine room area.
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First Seafarer Casualties Reported as U.S. Iran Blockade Takes Human Toll

At least two crew members were reported missing and one injured after U.S. forces disabled a tanker in the Gulf of Oman late Tuesday, in what appears to be

June 10, 2026
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Tankers are seen off the coast of the Fujairah amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran
Incidents

Two Crew Missing After Suspected U.S. Strike on Tanker off Oman

Two crew members were missing and one injured on Wednesday after a suspected U.S. missile strike on a tanker off the coast of Oman, maritime officials

June 10, 2026
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Monday, June 8, 2026
Guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) enforces the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports against M/T Stream after it attempted to sail to an Iranian port,
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U.S. Forces Disable Sanctioned Shadow-Fleet Tanker Bound for Iran

U.S. forces disabled a tanker linked to Iran’s shadow fleet in the Gulf of Oman on Monday, marking the seventh commercial vessel interdicted since

June 8, 2026
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Sunday, June 7, 2026
Scenes from the Port of Fujairah, as U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran limits marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz
Energy

OPEC+ Set For Fourth Oil Quota Hike Since Hormuz Closure

By Ahmad Ghaddar and Olesya Astakhova LONDON, June 7 (Reuters) – OPEC+ is set to agree on Sunday a fourth increase in oil output targets in as many

June 7, 2026
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Friday, June 5, 2026
A large crude oil tanker identified as MT Davina sails in open ocean under partly cloudy skies. The black-hulled vessel is viewed from above and ahead, with another ship visible on the horizon in the background.
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U.S. Boards Sanctioned Tanker as Iran Maritime Blockade Expands Into Indian Ocean

U.S. forces boarded a sanctioned tanker in the Indian Ocean overnight, the latest in a series of interdictions targeting vessels linked to Iran’s shadow

June 5, 2026
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Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Infrared aerial image released by CENTCOM showing the bow and forward deck of the tanker M/T Lexie at night. The image includes targeting markers and "UNCLASSIFIED" text, and was released following a U.S. strike that disabled the vessel during blockade enforcement operations.
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U.S. Forces Disable Sanctioned Tanker Bound for Iran as Blockade Enforcement Continues

U.S. forces disabled a sanctioned oil tanker attempting to reach an Iranian port on Tuesday, marking the sixth commercial vessel interdicted since Washington

June 2, 2026
Total Views: 2118

Monday, June 1, 2026
Iran to Halt Message Exchanges With US Over Israel, Tasnim Says
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Iran to Halt Message Exchanges With US Over Israel, Tasnim Says

Iran said it would halt talks with the US in protest for Israel’s expanded ground assault in Lebanon, escalating tensions as Washington and Tehran seek to

June 1, 2026
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Sunday, May 24, 2026
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
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Supertanker With Iraq Crude Exits Persian Gulf As Talks Continue

By Julian Lee May 24, 2026 (Bloomberg) –A supertanker hauling Iraqi crude to China has left the Persian Gulf and crossed the US blockade line into

May 24, 2026
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Saturday, May 23, 2026
USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) near what the U.S. Central Command said was a vessel attempting to sail to an Iranian port, as it enforces the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, at an unknown location, released April 24, 2026. U.S. Central Command/Handout via REUTERS
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US Says Its Blockade Against Iran Has Redirected 100 Vessels

By Paul Burkhardt May 23, 2026 (Bloomberg) –US forces have redirected 100 commercial vessels during its six-week-long blockade of Iran’s ports,

May 23, 2026
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Malta-flagged tanker Agios Fanourios I arrives in Iraq’s territorial waters off Basra
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Inside Iran’s Expanding Hormuz Transit System: Checkpoints, Diplomatic Deals and Passage Fees

The tanker crew gathered their courage and carefully navigated along a route designated by Iran, hugging the coastline and maneuvering their hulking vessel

May 20, 2026
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at Trump National Doral Miami in Miami, Florida, U.S., March 9, 2026
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Trump Says Iran Strike Called Off After Gulf Allies Appealed

(Bloomberg) — US President Donald Trump said he held off on a new bombardment of Iran planned for Tuesday at the request of Saudi Arabia and other

May 19, 2026
Total Views: 647

Monday, May 18, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz Crisis Is Cracking the Petrodollar System
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The Strait of Hormuz Crisis Is Cracking the Petrodollar System

The U.S. dollar-dominated global oil trading system is being tested by the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as governments in major consuming

May 18, 2026
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