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• First Major Tanker Convoy Transits Strait of Hormuz Since Outbreak of Iran War Seven Weeks Ago

  Published: Apr 18, 2026

  Section: Middle East

  A significant group of oil and gas tankers successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, marking the first major movement of commercial vessels since the conflict began....

• Commercial Shipping Abandons Strait of Hormuz as U.S. Navy Enforces Strict Maritime Blockade

  Published: Apr 14, 2026

  Section: Middle East

  Satellite tracking data reveals a nearly deserted Strait of Hormuz following the implementation of a United States military blockade against Iran. Major commercial vessels, includi...

• Chinese Container Vessels Clear Strait of Hormuz Following Initial Failed Transit Attempt

  Published: Mar 30, 2026

  Section: Middle East

  Two large container ships operated by China's COSCO group successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after previously retreating into the Gulf. The transit marks a signi...

• Maritime Standoff as 1,900 Vessels Stranded Near Strait of Hormuz Amid Iranian Transit Restrictions

  Published: Mar 26, 2026

  Section: Middle East

  Tehran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz to U.S. and Israeli-linked traffic has left nearly 1,900 commercial ships anchored in the Persian Gulf. This blockade has paralyz...