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Trump Row With Republican Senator Clouds US Drive to Sell Iran Deal to Gulf Allies
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June 25, 2026
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Trump Row With Republican Senator Clouds US Drive to Sell Iran Deal to Gulf Allies

WASHINGTON/MANAMA/DUBAI, June 25 (Reuters) – A shouting match over Iran between U.S. President Donald Trump and a senior Republican senator overshadowed efforts by America’s top diplomat on Thursday to swing Washington’s skeptical Gulf allies...
Ship Hit Off Oman After IRGC Renewed Hormuz Transit Warnings
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June 25, 2026
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

Ship Hit Off Oman After IRGC Renewed Hormuz Transit Warnings

A Singapore-flagged containership has been struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman, just hours after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) renewed radio warnings that merchant vessels...
Ships Turn Back in Strait of Hormuz as IRGC Renews Transit Warnings
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June 25, 2026
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

Ships Turn Back in Strait of Hormuz as IRGC Renews Transit Warnings

The fragile reopening of the Strait of Hormuz showed new signs of strain on Thursday as merchant ships reportedly began turning around after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) renewed...
Rubio Wraps up Gulf Tour as Allies Share Concerns Over Iran Peace Accord
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June 25, 2026
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Rubio Wraps up Gulf Tour as Allies Share Concerns Over Iran Peace Accord

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Gulf allies on Thursday that any deal with Iran would take their interests into account, as he wrapped up a Middle East trip aimed at winning over regional partners with deep reservations about the preliminary accord.
Major Saudi Oil Terminal to Restart as Gulf Reboot Ramps Up
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June 25, 2026
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Major Saudi Oil Terminal to Restart as Gulf Reboot Ramps Up

Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia is set to restart loading crude at the giant Ras Tanura terminal inside the Persian Gulf, a landmark moment in the resumption of Middle Eastern supplies after the Iran war.
Brent Enters Contango for First Time Since Iran War Began as Gulf Supply Surges
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June 24, 2026
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Brent Enters Contango for First Time Since Iran War Began as Gulf Supply Surges

Prices of Brent crude oil for second-month delivery traded higher on Wednesday than prices for prompt delivery for the first time since the Iran war started in late February, signaling increased near-term supply.
Marine Insurers Back Hormuz Peace Deal as Trump Says Iran Seeking ‘No Tolls’
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June 24, 2026
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Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Marine Insurers Back Hormuz Peace Deal as Trump Says Iran Seeking ‘No Tolls’

The global marine insurance industry is cautiously welcoming recent diplomatic developments in the Strait of Hormuz as uncertainty continues over how the world’s most important energy chokepoint will be managed...
IMO Tells Ships to Stay Put, Await Instructions as Hormuz Evacuation Begins
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June 24, 2026
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

IMO Tells Ships to Stay Put, Await Instructions as Hormuz Evacuation Begins

The International Maritime Organization is telling thousands of ships stranded in the Persian Gulf to stay put and await instructions as it begins evacuating thousands of seafarers trapped by months...
Containership Fire Breaks Out Every 17 Days as Misdeclared Cargo Remains Major Threat
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June 24, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

Containership Fire Breaks Out Every 17 Days as Misdeclared Cargo Remains Major Threat

A container ship fire now occurs somewhere in the world roughly every 17 days, highlighting the persistent danger posed by misdeclared and undeclared dangerous cargoes, according to new data cited...
Allianz: The Age of Predictable Shipping Is Over
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June 24, 2026
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

Allianz: The Age of Predictable Shipping Is Over

The global shipping industry is entering a new era defined by geopolitical tension, fragile supply chains and heightened uncertainty, according to Allianz Commercial, which warns that the relatively stable operating...
UAE Oil Exports Surged to 85% of Pre-War Levels, IEA Says
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June 24, 2026
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UAE Oil Exports Surged to 85% of Pre-War Levels, IEA Says

Oil exports from the United Arab Emirates in early June recovered to nearly 85% of the country’s pre-Iran war levels — rebounding even before Washington and Tehran inked an interim peace deal as the Gulf nation drew on pipelines, storage and alternate shipping routes, according to a report from the International Energy Agency.
Fortescue, CMB.TECH Sign Deal for Up to 12 Ammonia-Capable Bulk Carriers
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June 23, 2026
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Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Fortescue, CMB.TECH Sign Deal for Up to 12 Ammonia-Capable Bulk Carriers

Australian mining giant Fortescue has signed an agreement with Belgian shipping group CMB.TECH to charter up to 12 ammonia-capable Newcastlemax bulk carriers, in one of the largest commercial commitments yet to ammonia as a...