Maritime security news, events & figures

U.S. guides ships through Hormuz as UAE reports Iranian drone attack

The U.S. began guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE reported an Iranian drone attack on an ADNOC-linked tanker, keeping tensions high in a vital energy route.

Trump says US will guide stranded ships out of Hormuz as Iran warns against intervention

Trump says the US will help stranded vessels leave the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran has warned against foreign military intervention in the waterway.

Iran warns U.S. over Hormuz ship plan as oil stays above $100

Iran warned against foreign military moves in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump announced a U.S. effort to guide stranded ships through the blocked waterway.

Iranian Official Warns Ships in Strait of Hormuz Could Be ‘At Risk

A senior Iranian military official warned that vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz without permission would be “at risk.”.

Japan casts FOIP as bridge to Middle East as security risks grow

Japan is presenting FOIP as a framework for closer Middle East cooperation on sea lanes, resilient supply chains and rules-based security.

Iran seizes two ships in Hormuz as U.S. tanker boardings widen

Iran’s seizure of two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz has intensified a tit-for-tat maritime standoff with the United States.

Seized ships sharpen risks for crews in Strait of Hormuz

Two MSC-managed ships seized near the Strait of Hormuz have been moved toward Bandar Abbas as shipping companies confront growing risks to crews.

Tankers stack up outside Hormuz as U.S. blockade holds and Iran keeps waterway shut

Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains minimal, with tankers backing up to UAE ports, as CENTCOM says no ships have breached the U.S. blockade since April 13 and Tehran’s closure of the waterway persists.