maritime

US conducted sixth night of strikes ending early Friday targeting air defenses, logistics, and maritime sites along Iranian coast.

WSJ: "The U.S. struck multiple bridges in Iran on Thursday in an effort to cut off supply routes to a port city and naval base in the Strait of Hormuz that Iran uses to attack ships and project power, according to a senior U.S. official. Several attacks on bridges were reported… — Steve Lookner (@lookner) …

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Economic indicators suggest a brewing crisis in maritime logistics

Disruptions in the Strait and Mediterranean are ripple-effecting through global supply chains. Shipping costs for finished goods are up 15% compared to the start of the year. Large retailers are reporting inventory lags on seasonal imports. Insurance firms are quietly raising the ‘risk premium’ on all vessels in the region. The cost of this instability …

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Three Iran linked tankers transit Strait of Hormuz despite US maritime blockade claims

Reuters: On the first full day of the U.S. maritime blockade, 3 Iran linked tankers, Rich Starry, Murlikishan, and Peace Gulf, transited the Strait of Hormuz on April 14, 2026. Rich Starry, a U.S. sanctioned, Chinese owned tanker, exited the Gulf after loading approximately… https://t.co/P8kJq7NKcD — Open Source Intel (@Osint613) April 14, 2026 There’s no …

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