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What’s at Stake for Oil Markets after Iran Strikes?
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March 1, 2026
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Bloomberg
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What’s at Stake for Oil Markets after Iran Strikes?

Trump's strikes on Iran threaten the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for 20% of global oil supply. Traffic has dropped sharply as Iran's 3.3M barrel daily production and regional exports face disruption.
Oil Tanker Skylight Hit Off Oman Coast, Injuring Four Crew Members
News
March 1, 2026
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Reuters
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gCaptain

Oil Tanker Skylight Hit Off Oman Coast, Injuring Four Crew Members

A U.S.-sanctioned oil tanker was attacked off Oman's coast near the Strait of Hormuz, injuring four crew members. The strike marks the first attack on Oman targets amid escalating Iran-Gulf state tensions.
At Least 150 Oil and Gas Tankers Drop Anchor in Gulf Waters After Strikes on Iran
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March 1, 2026
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At Least 150 Oil and Gas Tankers Drop Anchor in Gulf Waters After Strikes on Iran

At least 150 tankers dropped anchor in Gulf waters after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, with Tehran threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz—a chokepoint for 20% of global oil supplies. U.S. Navy warns of increased naval presence and congestion.
Iran Radio Broadcast Bans Hormuz Strait Transits After US-Israel Strikes
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February 28, 2026
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Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Iran Radio Broadcast Bans Hormuz Strait Transits After US-Israel Strikes

Oil and gas tankers are avoiding the Strait of Hormuz after ships received radio broadcasts purporting to ban transit following US-Israel strikes on Iran. A fifth of the world's seaborne oil and LNG moves through the strait daily.
Will Trump’s Iran Strikes Break the Global Oil Market?
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February 28, 2026
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Reuters
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gCaptain

Will Trump’s Iran Strikes Break the Global Oil Market?

U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory attacks across the Persian Gulf are disrupting oil exports from a region that supplies 20% of global demand. Oil majors have suspended Strait of Hormuz shipments as tanker operators assess security risks.
Major US Navy Base in Bahrain Hit By Iran
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February 28, 2026
From 
John Konrad
 via 
gCaptain

Major US Navy Base in Bahrain Hit By Iran

Iranian missiles struck the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain on Saturday after the U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran, triggering retaliatory strikes across the Middle East and forcing American military families into shelters.
U.S. Navy Declares Maritime Warning Zone Across Persian Gulf
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February 28, 2026
From 
John Konrad
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. Navy Declares Maritime Warning Zone Across Persian Gulf

The U.S. Navy declared a maritime warning zone across the Persian Gulf after strikes on Iran prompted retaliation, with oil majors suspending shipments through the Strait of Hormuz as the conflict threatens 21 million barrels of daily oil flow.
Houthis Signal Renewed Red Sea Shipping Attacks After U.S.–Israeli Strikes on Iran
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February 28, 2026
From 
Paul Morgan
 via 
gCaptain

Houthis Signal Renewed Red Sea Shipping Attacks After U.S.–Israeli Strikes on Iran

The maritime security environment in the Middle East deteriorated sharply on Saturday following confirmed United States and Israeli strikes on Iran, with Yemen’s Houthi movement signalling that it intends to...
Hormuz Traffic Slows After Strike On Iran
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February 28, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Hormuz Traffic Slows After Strike On Iran

A number of oil tankers are avoiding sailing through Hormuz shipping strait that links the oil-rich Persian Gulf to the open seas, with some shipowners taking a caution-first approach to the narrow waterway after the US and Israel bombed Iran.
Australia Concludes 24-Day Operation to Protect Great Barrier Reef from Disabled Bulk Carrier
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February 28, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Australia Concludes 24-Day Operation to Protect Great Barrier Reef from Disabled Bulk Carrier

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has wrapped up a 24-day emergency response after a disabled bulk carrier suffered engine failure in the Coral Sea, triggering a complex operation to keep the...
Corpus Christi Expansion Cements U.S. Position as Global LNG Export Leader
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February 27, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Corpus Christi Expansion Cements U.S. Position as Global LNG Export Leader

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright signed an export authorization yesterday for a 12% expansion at Cheniere Energy’s Corpus Christi liquefied natural gas terminal, underscoring America’s continued dominance in global...
Freight Rates Stall After Lunar New Year as Carriers Eye Blank Sailings
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February 27, 2026
From 
The Loadstar
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gCaptain

Freight Rates Stall After Lunar New Year as Carriers Eye Blank Sailings

Container freight spot rates on the major trades saw limited movement this week as supply chains in China slowly began to restart following the new year holiday.