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Status of Strait of Hormuz unclear after conflicting Iranian reports

Several vessels received a message from the Iranian Navy stating, "any vessel trying to travel into the sea ... will be targeted and destroyed..."

A bird flies near the Jag Vasant vessel transferring LPG at a port after transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid supply disruptions linked to the U.S-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Mumbai, India, April 1, 2026.
An illustration of oil barrels, pipelines, and drills, over the backdrop of US and Iranian flags.

Heat, costs, shortages: US faces limits in deciding next actions in Iran - report

US President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One on March 1.

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Houthis claim attacks on two ships in Red Sea and Indian Ocean, one hit by uncrewed aerial system

In dozens of attacks, the Houthis have sunk two vessels, seized another and killed at least three seafarers.

Protesters, largely Houthi supporters, rally to show solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen, June 7, 2024.

Treasury Dept. slaps more sanctions on individuals, entities involved in Houthi weapons procurement

According to a statement from the State Department, Monday's sanctions include three individuals and six entities that facilitated weapons procurement for the Houthis.

Protesters, largely Houthi supporters, rally to show solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen, June 7, 2024.

Mariner severely wounded in Houthi missile strike on cargo ship, US says

On Wednesday, CENTCOM announced that it had destroyed three anti-ship cruise missile launchers, and one unmanned aerial system in a Houthi controlled area of Yemen.

 Danish frigate Iver Huitfeldt sets off for the Gulf of Aden, from the Naval Station in Korsoer, Denmark, January 29, 2024. The Danish frigate will contribute to strengthening maritime security in and around the Red Sea.

Two vessels catch fire after missile strikes off Yemen's Aden

"The ship was heading southwest along the Gulf of Aden at speed 8.2kts when the forward station was struck by a missile. A fire started but was neutralized," Ambrey said in an advisory note.

 Newly recruited fighters who joined a Houthi military force intended to be sent to fight in support of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, march during a parade in Sanaa, Yemen December 2, 2023.

100% Israeli: Which local company launched a logistics center in the US?

For the first time, an Israeli shipping company is launching a logistics center in the US, providing importers and exporters in Israel the ability to store and manage inventory in the United States


Houthis launch attacks on 3 ships, 2 US destroyers in nearby seas, group says

Its attacks have forced shippers to re-route cargo to longer and more expensive journeys around southern Africa and stoked fears of the Israel-Hamas war spreading and destabilizing the Middle East.

 Houthi military helicopter flies over the Galaxy Leader cargo ship in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023.

German-owned ship claimed to carry arms to Israel, faces calls to be blocked by Spain

The Spanish government announced that the ship’s final destination is Czechia, but anti-Israel activists and politicians remain unconvinced.

 German cargo ship "Borkum."

Container ship reportedly targeted with missiles near Yemen's Mokha, Ambrey says

Ambrey and UKMTO received a report of the incident 54 nautical miles northwest of Yemen's Mokha.

 Greek-flagged bulk cargo vessel Sea Champion is docked to the port of Aden, Yemen to which it arrived after being attacked in the Red Sea in what appears to have been a mistaken missile strike by Houthi militia, February 21, 2024.

Yemen's Houthis say they targeted Andromeda Star British ship in Red Sea

The attack on the Andromeda Star comes after a brief pause in the Houthis' campaign that targets ships with ties to Israel, the United States and Britain.

 Ship and tug boats are seen at the Red Sea port of Hodeidah, Yemen February 1, 2017.

Yemen's Houthis say they targeted American and Israeli ships

Houthi attacks have disrupted global shipping through the Suez Canal, forcing firms to re-route to longer and more expensive journeys around southern Africa.

 A Houthi follower holds a rocket launcher as others carry a cutout banner, portraying the Galaxy Leader cargo ship which was seized by Houthis, during a parade as part of a 'popular army' mobilization campaign by the movement, in Sanaa, Yemen, February 7, 2024.