strait of hormuz


Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Satellite image captured by Planet Labs shows a ship-to-ship transfer of crude off the coast of Kuala Linggi, Malaysia, on April 16, 2020. Picture taken April 16, 2020. Planet Labs/Handout via REUTERS
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Iran’s Offshore Oil Stockpile Nears Exhaustion as Blockade Chokes New Supply

Iran’s offshore crude stockpile in Southeast Asia is being rapidly depleted as the U.S. maritime blockade prevents fresh barrels from leaving the Persian

2 hours ago
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Two tankers with Saudi oil exit Red Sea over weekend, data shows
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A Dozen Seafarers Injured in Strait of Hormuz Tanker Attack, India Says

Twelve seafarers were injured after a Panama-flagged oil tanker was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to India’s

7 hours ago
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FILE PHOTO: Tankers sail in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates
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US Blockade Bottles Up Dozens of Iranian Tankers, Nonprofit Says

The US blockade of Iran is keeping dozens of laden tankers bottled up along the nation’s coast, while others outside the Persian Gulf are holding off Sri

14 hours ago
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Monday, October 5, 2026
Two tankers with Saudi oil exit Red Sea over weekend, data shows
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Five Hormuz Incidents Reported Monday as Tanker Attacks Mount

UK Maritime Trade Operations reported five separate incidents involving commercial shipping in or near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, including four tanker

23 hours ago
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A Port State Control inspection in Nine Mile Anchorage
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Coast Guard Proposes Dropping Six Mariner Training Requirements

The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing to eliminate six training and competency requirements for certain Merchant Mariner Credential endorsements, saying the rules

October 5, 2026
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Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas
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More Tankers Hit in Hormuz as IRGC Orders Ship to Turn Back

The security situation in the Strait of Hormuz deteriorated further over the weekend as UK Maritime Trade Operations reported several additional tanker attacks

October 5, 2026
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Oil tanker HELGA is moored at one of Iraq's southern offshore oil terminals near Basra
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Middle East Oil Exports Top Pre-War Levels for Part of September But Tanker Attacks Increase

Gulf oil exporters topped pre-war levels for about half of September, shipping data showed on Monday, though attacks on tankers and logistical constraints

October 5, 2026
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Oil tankers anchored near Strait of Hormuz after Iran conflict disrupts Persian Gulf shipping routes
Energy

LNG Trade Through Hormuz Extends Rebound Despite Shipping Risks

Shipments of liquefied natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz extended a rebound that began in September, as the region’s producers seek to restore

October 5, 2026
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Sunday, October 4, 2026
Iraq's SOMO offers big discounts for term Basrah oil in July, sources say
Shipping

Iraq Shifts Oil Strategy By Arranging Tanker To Move Past Hormuz

By Salma El Wardany Oct 4, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Iraq’s state tanker company arranged a very large crude carrier to transport 2 million barrels beyond

October 4, 2026
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Friday, October 2, 2026
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam
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Six Vessels Hit in Strait of Hormuz Since Sunday

Another tanker has been struck in the Strait of Hormuz, bringing the number of vessels reported hit in the strategic waterway since Sunday to at least six. UK

October 2, 2026
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Two tankers with Saudi oil exit Red Sea over weekend, data shows
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Saudis Plan Assault on Houthis to Break Red Sea Chokehold

Saudi Arabia is planning an offensive against Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen, with options being considered including a coastal push to secure the Red

October 2, 2026
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A sailor observes the oil tanker HELGA
Shipping

No Lights, No Radio: Getting Oil Through Hormuz Is a Risky Job

The tanker captain summoned his years of experience when he saw the blast in front of him. He veered his 300-meter-long ship around the vessel ahead

October 2, 2026
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Thursday, October 1, 2026
UK Royal Marine Commandos take part in a maritime interdiction operation on the vessel SMYRTOS off the south coast of England
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UK Hits Eight Russian Ships in New Sanctions Package

The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on eight ships as part of a broader package targeting Russian energy revenues, maritime logistics and individuals

October 1, 2026
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Two tankers with Saudi oil exit Red Sea over weekend, data shows
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Another Tanker Hit in Strait of Hormuz as Attacks Continue

A tanker has been struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the latest in a string of attacks that have emerged over the past

October 1, 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
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U.S. Targets Iran’s Rail and Shadow Banking Networks as Maritime Blockade Tightens

The Trump administration expanded its economic campaign against Iran on Thursday, targeting the country’s rail system, major industrial companies and a

October 1, 2026
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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Two tankers with Saudi oil exit Red Sea over weekend, data shows
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Three More Tanker Attacks Surface in Delayed Hormuz Reports

Three more attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz have surfaced through delayed reports from UK Maritime Trade Operations, adding to growing uncertainty

September 30, 2026
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Tankers are seen off the coast of the Fujairah amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran
Energy

JPMorgan and Goldman See Mideast Oil Flows Near Pre-War Levels

Crude oil flows from the Middle East are returning toward pre-war levels despite continued risks to shipping, according to separate estimates from JPMorgan

September 30, 2026
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Tuesday, September 29, 2026
U.S. President Trump looks on as he signs executive orders from the Oval Office of the White House
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Trump Denies Offering Iran Sanctions Relief, Tehran Says it is Ready for Talks

US President Donald Trump said he has offered Iran nothing to end the war, rejecting media reports that cited US officials saying he was willing to ease

September 29, 2026
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Oil tanker Al Shaffiah sails at the sea near the Omani coast, as seen from Musandam
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Fog of War Deepens in Hormuz as Ship Attacks Go Unreported for Days

The maritime picture in the Strait of Hormuz is becoming harder to verify, with another delayed report of a vessel strike raising questions over how much of

September 29, 2026
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Monday, September 28, 2026
LNG carrier in dense fog
Shipping

Europe Draws More LNG as Hormuz Crisis Tightens Global Market

European imports of liquefied natural gas are rising ahead of the Northern Hemisphere winter, as prolonged disruptions to flows through the Strait of Hormuz

September 28, 2026
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