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The United States has stated that its maritime blockade of Iranian ports is still in effect. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that in the first 48 hours, ten ships were turned back, and no vessels successfully entered or exited Iranian ports by sea....
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The Trump administration has fully reinstated its “maximum pressure” strategy on Iran's oil trade, ending a brief break from sanctions while launchin...
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SINGAPORE, April 16 (Reuters) – A second supertanker sanctioned by the U.S. has entered the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, according to shipping...
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By Weilun Soon, Tsuyoshi Inajima, and Yuji Okada April 16, 2026 - A supertanker making its way to Japan with oil from the Middle East shows the leng...
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Last week, a bulk carrier was hit by projectiles in the Arabian Sea near the coast of Oman, adding to the growing security concerns spreading beyond...
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The United States has announced that its new maritime blockade aimed at Iranian ports is having an immediate effect. According to U.S. Central Comma...
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The global maritime system is still open, but it is experiencing more stress, increased volatility, and varying access constraints. According to...
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Britain has faced a significant increase in fuel prices recently, causing concern among consumers and businesses alike. The rise in prices comes...
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By Weilun Soon On April 15, 2026, the supertanker Agios Fanourios I successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz into the Persian Gulf on its se...
Open articleBy Greg Torode and Karen Lema HONG KONG/MANILA, April 15 (Reuters) – China is tightening its grip on the entrance to Scarborough Shoal in the South...
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