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Iran Deal Opens Door to Hormuz Reopening, But Shipping Industry Warns of Long Road Ahead
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June 18, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

Iran Deal Opens Door to Hormuz Reopening, But Shipping Industry Warns of Long Road Ahead

The signing of a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding ending months of conflict in and around the Strait of Hormuz has been welcomed across the maritime industry, but shipowners and industry...
Qatar Brings Empty LNG Ship Back for First Time Since War Began
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June 18, 2026
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Bloomberg
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Qatar Brings Empty LNG Ship Back for First Time Since War Began

Qatar brought an empty liquefied natural gas tanker back into the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the war in Iran began, a sign that the key producer is preparing to ramp up exports.
Trump Signs Interim Iran Deal as Focus Shifts to Hormuz
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June 17, 2026
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Bloomberg
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Trump Signs Interim Iran Deal as Focus Shifts to Hormuz

President Donald Trump signed an interim deal to end the war with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, speeding up the timeline for the agreement to go into effect despite blowback from Republicans who said it amounted to a victory for Tehran.
Barnacle Boom: Divers Race to Clean Ships Stranded in Persian Gulf
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June 17, 2026
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain

Barnacle Boom: Divers Race to Clean Ships Stranded in Persian Gulf

Demand for ocean divers who specialize in barnacle scraping is soaring as ships stranded in the Persian Gulf for more than three months prepare to disembark.
While Trump Hails Gulf Oil Flowing, Iran’s Fleet Also Gearing Up to Boost Exports
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June 17, 2026
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Reuters
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gCaptain

While Trump Hails Gulf Oil Flowing, Iran’s Fleet Also Gearing Up to Boost Exports

While U.S. President Donald Trump has recently hailed the resumption of oil flows from Gulf allies, Iran, too, appears to be gearing up to resume exports and trading.
U.S., Iran Prepare for Deal Signing as Financial Details Emerge
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June 17, 2026
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain

U.S., Iran Prepare for Deal Signing as Financial Details Emerge

The US and Iran are preparing to formally sign an interim peace deal that has left both sides claiming victory, with details of the accord still emerging and energy insiders skeptical of how fast it can reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Hormuz Crisis Leaves Lasting Mark on Oil Markets as Demand Slumps, IEA Says
News
June 17, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Hormuz Crisis Leaves Lasting Mark on Oil Markets as Demand Slumps, IEA Says

The International Energy Agency has sharply downgraded its outlook for global oil demand, warning that months of conflict centered on the Strait of Hormuz have fundamentally altered trade flows, drained...
Iranian Tankers Reappear as Crude Exports Show Signs of Restart After Hormuz Deal
News
June 17, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Iranian Tankers Reappear as Crude Exports Show Signs of Restart After Hormuz Deal

Iranian crude oil exports are showing signs of life again after a two-month naval blockade, with several Iranian-linked tankers reappearing on AIS and heading out through the Gulf of Oman...
UK PM Starmer Calls Channel Incident Involving Russian Warship ‘Reckless’
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June 17, 2026
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gCaptain

UK PM Starmer Calls Channel Incident Involving Russian Warship ‘Reckless’

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday the firing of warning shots by a Russian frigate to divert a UK-flagged civilian yacht near British territorial waters was reckless and deeply concerning.
Port of Los Angeles Cargo Volumes Rise in May as Import Surge Continues
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June 16, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Port of Los Angeles Cargo Volumes Rise in May as Import Surge Continues

The Port of Los Angeles handled 840,165 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in May, marking a 17% increase from the same month last year as importers continued to move cargo amid...
U.S. Military Guidance Reveals High-Risk Reality of Hormuz’s ‘Southern Highway’
News
June 16, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. Military Guidance Reveals High-Risk Reality of Hormuz’s ‘Southern Highway’

As Washington and Tehran move toward implementing a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending months of conflict, a newly circulated U.S. military document is offering the clearest picture yet of...
Trump Administration to Immediately Lift Iranian Oil Sanctions Under New Agreement
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June 16, 2026
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Reuters
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gCaptain

Trump Administration to Immediately Lift Iranian Oil Sanctions Under New Agreement

The U.S. will allow Iran to immediately begin selling oil and fuel under the memorandum of understanding the two sides reached to end the war, a senior U.S. official said on Tuesday.