Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) — Maersk announced on Wednesday that it is temporarily suspending most cargo reservations in and out of Iraq as security worries mount throughout the Gulf.
The business said that the ban applies to shipments involving many regional nations, including the UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia.
https://www.iraqinews.com/iraq/maersk-suspends-iraq-cargo-bookings-amid-regional-security-concerns/
*Walter Bloomberg
@DeItaone
IRAN COULD DISRUPT HORMUZ FOR MONTHS
Iran could keep the Strait of Hormuz unstable for months using drones, even as its missile supplies face limits.
Tehran has launched hundreds of missiles and over 1,000 drones, with the capacity to produce up to 10,000 drones monthly. While most attacks are intercepted, even limited strikes have slowed shipping through a route carrying about 20% of global energy supply.
Energy markets are already reacting, with oil and gas prices surging. Analysts warn that even small, repeated attacks—or the potential use of sea mines—could prolong disruptions and keep global markets on edge.
IRAN COULD DISRUPT HORMUZ FOR MONTHS
Iran could keep the Strait of Hormuz unstable for months using drones, even as its missile supplies face limits.
Tehran has launched hundreds of missiles and over 1,000 drones, with the capacity to produce up to 10,000 drones monthly. While… pic.twitter.com/Vl0gQw3NQS
— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) March 4, 2026