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Chinese tanker goes through Strait of Hormuz, defying TrumpKOMO U.S. Oil Blockade Is Set to Boost American Exports—and Prices at the PumpWSJ The economic game of chicken between Iran and the US is about to enter a dangerous new phaseCNN Live updates: China sa…

Tuesday marked Day 2 of the United States' blockade against Iranian ports. Live tracking of tanker vessels in the region show at least three ships were able to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, while more than a hundred would normally pass before the war…

A Chinese-owned tanker under U.S. sanctions has passed the Strait of Hormuz despite the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports that began on Monday.Citing data from Kpler and MarineTraffic, Reuters reported that the vessel had traversed the chokepoint earlier today. …

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The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) released its latest monthly report on Monday, revealing that oil production fell by 27 percent in March due to Iran using terrorist threats to close the Strait of Hormuz. The post OPEC Oil Productio…

U.S. boat strike campaign escalates The U.S. has been conducting a stepped up campaign against vessels in maritime areas tied to terrorism and smuggling. In the most recent reporting in this set of stories, the Trump administration carried out three strikes o…

CENTCOM contradicts reports on ships breaking blockade as Trump says US-Iran talks could resume in the next two days.

U.S. blockade begins as talks stall The United States began enforcing a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. Iran ceasefire talks and related negotiations failed to produce a breakthrough. According to the coverage, the U.…

A former Pentagon official said the goal of the U.S. blockade is to get the Iranians to back down and restore freedom of navigation to the strait.

As ships return to the Strait of Hormuz, mines, sonar, and congestion continue to reshape the Gulf beneath the surface.

The American military sent two destroyers through the strategic waterway in support of mine-clearing and ahead of a full blockade of Iran's ports.

The US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz has gone into effect Monday morning after peace talks with Iran collapsed over the weekend, with the US now taking aim at halting Tehran's ports.

A US naval blockade will cut off Iran's main source of hard currency by halting most of its oil exports. Will Donald Trump's pressure force Tehran back to negotiations or widen the conflict? How will Trump's blockade of Iranian oil work? After US-Iran peace …

What the U.S. blockade plan includes After U.S. Iran talks ended without a peace agreement, U.S. Central Command and related reporting described a maritime blockade approach targeting traffic to and from Iranian ports beginning Monday. The objective is to con…

TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces will begin implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on April 13 at 10 a.m. ET, in accordance with the President’s proclamation. The blockade will be enforced imparti…

From CENTCOM: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces will begin implementing a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on April 13 at 10 a.m. ET, in accordance with the President’s proclamation.   The blockade will be enforced impar…

President Donald Trump said he ordered the U.S. Navy to find and interdict any ship in international waters that has paid a toll to Iran to transit the strait.

US Central Command will enforce a complete naval blockade on all maritime traffic entering or exiting Iranian ports starting Monday at 10:00 a.m. ET, following President Trump’s order after failed US-Iran talks in Pakistan.

More than 60% of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' fast attack ships in charge of patrolling the Strait of Hormuz are still intact despite six-weeks of US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran's navy, according to a new report.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced today (Sunday) a dramatic escalation in the confrontation with Iran, declaring a full naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes just hours after reports of the unsuccessful conclusion of a round of talks betw…

The US military said it will begin a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports as of 10 a.m. Eastern time (5:30 p.m. in Iran) on April 13 in a dramatic move following the failure of US-Iranian peace talks hours earlier.

U.S. mine clearing in the Strait of Hormuz and the stakes The United States began mine clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz as part of a wider effort to reduce immediate risks to shipping in one of the world’s most important chokepoints. Multiple repor…

US Navy warships have entered the Strait of Hormuz. This marks the start of an operation to clear mines laid by Iran. The strategic waterway is vital for global oil transport. President Donald Trump stated the US is clearing the strait. This action aims to en…

Is US military really clearing Strait of Hormuz, and were Donald Trump's naval ships not allowed to pass the water passageway? Reports, claims, and denials surfaced after Donald Trump said the US began clearing the Strait. Iran warned US ships and a destroyer…

“In just six weeks, the Iran War has shattered a system of global trade that has enriched people and nations for more than a century: the freedom to sail the open seas,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “The Strait of Hormuz long functioned as an artery for t…

Discover how Nigeria’s export surge is signaling major growth in its maritime sector, driven by strategic reforms and significant investments in port effic Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-export-surge-signals-maritime-sector-growth/

Two weeks' worth of critically needed fuel is on the water as Cyclone Vaianu sweeps through. 'Feeling a 250m tanker go up in the air and then crash down the other side of a wave is not a pleasant experience.'

The Bitcoin community reacts to reports that the Iranian government is now accepting Bitcoin for tolls from oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Japan plans to withdraw the Maritime Self-Defense Force from operating its Antarctic research vessel in the early 2030s, transferring responsibility for transporting personnel and supplies to a state-backed marine research agency, as growing security demands …

Trump warned Iran over Strait of Hormuz tanker fees President Donald Trump warned Iran against charging fees to ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to multiple reports. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil and shippin…

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said there were no reported injuries and no oil pollution.

Articles on the comprehensive military modernization and expansion program undertaken by the Chinese Communist Party, which supports an increasingly aggressive foreign policy and threatens the safety of China's neighbors.

Nigeria’s maritime sector sees revenue leap to N1.83tn in two years, driven by reforms that ended piracy, cleared port gridlocks, and boosted confidence. Read More: https://punchng.com/maritime-revenue-jumps-from-n700bn-to-n1-83tn-in-two-years-oyetola/

The Indian Navy observes a shift in Persian Gulf cargo vessel traffic, with some ships using a controlled corridor near Larak Island, possibly due to diplomatic facilitation. Maritime security remains critical amid a structured threat campaign and an increasi…

PASCAGOULA, Miss., April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted Christopher Miller, the U.S. Navy’s portfolio acquisition executive for maritime (PAE Maritime), at its Ingalls Shipbuilding division Wednesday. During the visit, Miller met with com…

The White House warned Iran Wednesday to keep the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf open amid reports that it is closing the strait over Israeli military action in Lebanon.The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire Tuesday night but Iran cla…

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Financial Times: Iran will demand that shipping companies pay tolls in cryptocurrency for laden oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz (source paywalled; alternative source), as it seeks to retain control…

Strait of Hormuz still closed, and what is IRGC Navy's message for vessels in Persian Gulf and Oman Sea? Shipping alerts report that vessels were warned not to transit the strait without permission. Oil tanker movement has slowed after Israeli strikes in Leba…

A total 11 out of 15 members supported resolution, which was already watered down to evade vetoes.

Supported under the Shipbuilding Development Scheme, the project aims to enhance India’s shipbuilding capacity, boost defence manufacturing, and strengthen global competitiveness

Two Qatari vessels carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) have been forced to abandon an attempt to exit the Strait of Hormuz in what would have been the first export of Qatari LNG in more than a month. The Al Daayen and the Rasheeda aborted their attempt to tr…

Two Indian LPG tankers have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz. These vessels are now en route to Indian ports. This development brings relief as 16 other Indian ships remain stranded in the Persian Gulf. The safe passage of these tankers ensures …

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi is arranging a visit to the Philippines in early May to advance talks with his counterpart Gilberto Teodoro on Japan's export of decommissioned Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers, sources familiar with the matter…

The war has effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz since the end of February and cut exports from OPEC+ members Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Iraq.

A second Japan-related vessel passed safety through the Strait of Hormuz since its effective closure amid the Iran war, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and the transport ministry said Saturday. The Japanese shipping company said a liquefied petroleum gas tanker owned by …

Amid the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, the Indian Ocean and its strategic surroundings are becoming even more important on the world stage. As tensions in the Middle East continue, regional players are taking action: India is expanding … The pos…

Indian LPG tankers have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring vital cooking gas supplies reach the nation. An Iranian vessel also arrived in Mangalore, marking a significant energy import. These arrivals ease a severe LPG shortage India faces.…

Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority have partnered. This agreement aims to make the Lalitpur Pharma Park a global export hub. The collaboration will connect northern India's industrial regions to internatio…

Nearly three in four vessels held at Chinese ports in March were registered to Panama, "far exceeding historical norms," said FMC chairman Laura DiBella.

President Donald Trump said Friday the United States could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and “take the oil and make a fortune,” framing control of the world’s most critical energy chokepoint as both a strategic and economic opportunity. The Strait carries rough…