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Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Oil tankers navigate Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman in Persian Gulf
Maritime Security

‘Black Swan’ Risks Stalk Container Carriers in Avoiding Iran War

Iran conflict has transformed container shipping from overcapacity concerns to a sudden supply crunch, with 750 ships trapped and insurers refusing coverage.

March 3, 2026
Total Views: 1314

Global Energy Costs Soar as Iran Crisis Disrupts Shipping, Oil and Gas Production
Energy

Global Energy Costs Soar as Iran Crisis Disrupts Shipping, Oil and Gas Production

Global oil and gas prices jumped on Tuesday as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran halted energy exports from the Middle East, with Tehran attacking ships and energy

March 3, 2026
Total Views: 1126

China Calls on All Sides to Protect Ships Transiting Hormuz
Shipping

China Calls on All Sides to Protect Ships Transiting Hormuz

China has called on all sides of the Iran war to ensure the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, the most direct call to date from the Islamic

March 3, 2026
Total Views: 1231

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

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
Total Views: 5228

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
Total Views: 2375

Oil tankers anchored near Strait of Hormuz after Iran conflict disrupts Persian Gulf shipping routes
Featured

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
Total Views: 199811

Oil Shipping Costs Soar as Iran Conflict Chokes Hormuz
Shipping

Oil Shipping Costs Soar as Iran Conflict Chokes Hormuz

A venture that’s taken a dominant position in the global market for oil supertankers is asking for sky-high charter fees to deliver Middle East crude as the

March 2, 2026
Total Views: 528

Qatar Energy LNG terminal at Ras Laffan with liquefaction trains and export facilities
Energy

Qatar Halts LNG Output, Saudi Refinery, Israeli Oil, Gas Fields Shut Amid Mideast Strikes

Qatar halted its production of liquefied natural gas on Monday as Israeli and U.S. strikes against Iran and Tehran's retaliation prompted precautionary

March 2, 2026
Total Views: 829

File photo of an LNG carrier in the Suez Canal
Energy

Russian Arctic LNG Tankers Keep Red Sea Route Despite Middle East Turmoil

Russia’s Arctic LNG shadow fleet appears to be operating largely undeterred by escalating conflict in the Middle East, with at least seven tankers recently

March 2, 2026
Total Views: 3178

Sunday, March 1, 2026
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
Total Views: 5899

Oil tankers navigate Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman in Persian Gulf
News

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
Total Views: 2022

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
Total Views: 1231

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
Total Views: 2566

Oil tankers anchored near Strait of Hormuz after Iran conflict disrupts Persian Gulf shipping routes
Maritime Security

At Least 150 Oil and Gas Tankers Drop Anchor in Gulf Waters After Strikes on Iran

At least 150 tankers dropped anchor in Gulf waters after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, with Tehran threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz—a chokepoint for

March 1, 2026
Total Views: 1752

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

Tankers Diverting Strait of Hormuz Region as U.S./ Israel Strikes on Iran Intensify 

Tankers Vessel tracking data show the magnitude in the amount of trade trying to safely navigate around the U.S./Israel strikes on Iran and Iran’s

February 28, 2026
Total Views: 2933

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
Total Views: 3849

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
Total Views: 1410

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
Total Views: 2809

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
Total Views: 2586

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
Total Views: 3419