Ships and Shipping – War Watch

Bessent, Scott | Embargoes and Sanctions | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline | Ships and Shipping | Strait of Hormuz | Treasury Department | Trump, Donald J | United States | United States International Relations | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | War and Armed Conflicts

U.S. Pauses Sanctions on Some Iranian Oil to Get More to Market
ByAlan Rappeport March 20, 2026March 21, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent estimated that the move would add about 140 million barrels of crude to the oil market.

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Defense Department | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Kharg Island (Iran) | Middle East | Military Aircraft | Ships and Shipping | Strait of Hormuz | Trump, Donald J | United States Defense and Military Forces | United States International Relations | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

A Look at the Escalating Battle for the Strait of Hormuz
ByLuke Broadwater, Helene Cooper and Eric Schmitt March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

There are several ways the United States could attempt to reopen the waterway, all of which carry substantial risks.

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Araghchi, Abbas | Great Britain | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Military Bases and Installations | Ships and Shipping | Starmer, Keir | Strait of Hormuz | Trump, Donald J | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

U.K. Allows U.S. to Use Bases to Hit Iranian Forces Menacing Strait Traffic
ByMichael D. Shear March 20, 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed not to be dragged into the war with Iran, but his government described its new position as essentially defensive.

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Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline | Ships and Shipping | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

A Few Ships Are Trickling Through the Strait of Hormuz With Iran’s Approval
ByEphrat Livni March 20, 2026

Countries and companies have been negotiating with the Iranian authorities to secure passage. Some patterns are emerging.

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Defense and Military Forces | Europe | Great Britain | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Politics and Government | Ships and Shipping | Starmer, Keir | Strait of Hormuz | Trump, Donald J | United States Central Command | United States Defense and Military Forces | United States International Relations | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

U.K. Advisers Sent to U.S. to Help Develop Options to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
ByStephen Castle March 19, 2026March 20, 2026

The move comes after President Trump sharply criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not supporting his initial military strikes on Iran.

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Energy and Power | Infrastructure (Public Works) | International Energy Agency | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Natural Gas | Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline | Persian Gulf | Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) | Qatar | Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) | Saudi Arabia | Ships and Shipping | Shortages | Strait of Hormuz | Strategic Petroleum Reserve (US) | Trump, Donald J | United States Politics and Government | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Attacks on Oil and Natural Gas Facilities Could Lead to Much Higher Prices
ByIvan Penn March 19, 2026March 20, 2026

Attacks on oil and natural gas facilities this week could make it much harder for Persian Gulf countries to rebuild and restart production when the war eventually ends.

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Defense and Military Forces | Hezbollah | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies | International Relations | Iran | Iran-Israel War (2025- ) | Iran's nuclear programme | Iraq | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Khamenei, Ali | Larijani, Ali | Maritime Accidents and Safety | Middle East | National Counterterrorism Center | National Security Council | North Atlantic Treaty Organization | Ships and Shipping | Trump, Donald J | United States | United States International Relations | United States Politics and Government | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | War and Armed Conflicts

Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Tuesday
ByEphrat Livni March 18, 2026

The deaths of two top Iranian officials were announced on Tuesday, while President Trump once again lashed out at NATO allies who refused to aid the U.S. war effort against Iran.

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Defense and Military Forces | Hezbollah | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies | International Relations | Iran | Iran-Israel War (2025- ) | Iran's nuclear programme | Iraq | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Khamenei, Ali | Larijani, Ali | Maritime Accidents and Safety | Middle East | National Counterterrorism Center | National Security Council | North Atlantic Treaty Organization | Ships and Shipping | Trump, Donald J | United States | United States International Relations | United States Politics and Government | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | War and Armed Conflicts

Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Tuesday
ByEphrat Livni March 18, 2026

The deaths of two top Iranian officials were announced on Tuesday, while President Trump once again lashed out at NATO allies who refused to aid the U.S. war effort against Iran.

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Gulf of Oman | International Trade and World Market | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Kharg Island (Iran) | Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline | Persian Gulf | Ships and Shipping | Strait of Hormuz | Trump, Donald J | United States Marine Corps | United States Politics and Government | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Kharg Island Is an Appealing Target for Trump, With High Risks
ByAnton Troianovski, Rebecca F. Elliott and Peter Eavis March 17, 2026March 19, 2026

A U.S. attack or a move to seize control of Iran’s main oil export hub could cripple the country’s ability to profit from its natural resources. But it would also risk sending energy prices even higher.

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European Union | International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Kallas, Kaja (1977- ) | Ships and Shipping | Strait of Hormuz | United States Politics and Government | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Europe Has Helped the U.S. Protect Shipping. The Strait of Hormuz Is Different.
ByJeanna Smialek March 17, 2026

European Union ministers and leaders pushed back on ideas to protect the strait, including expanding a maritime operation already in place in the Red Sea.

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