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Wall Street Journal, May 6,

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 6, 2026

These are the most popular stories from?the Wall Street Journal. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch for the accuracy of these articles. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against the New York Times on Tuesday.

US Navy looks to AI company Domino for counter-mine options

Posted to Maritime Reporter on May 1, 2026

A recently awarded contract reveals that the U.S. Navy is stepping up its AI capabilities in order to 'hunt' for Iranian mines along the Strait of Hormuz - one of the most important shipping routes on the planet. Donald Trump said that the U.S. Navy was clearing Iranian mines out of the Strait.

Barclays expects UAE to increase oil production after it leaves OPEC

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 29, 2026

Barclays said late Tuesday that the United Arab Emirates' decision not to join OPEC would result in a faster growth of oil -supply from the country, as it 'comes out?of?the current crisis. Barclays said late Tuesday that the United Arab Emirates…

Data shows that shipping traffic through Hormuz is still low, despite the absence of any US-Iran agreement.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 27, 2026

Shipping data revealed a lull in activity over the last few days. However, the talks between Iran and the United States are still stalled. According to data from Kpler, and a separate satellite analysis by 'data analytics specialists SynMax'…

Peace hopes between the US and Iran fade after Trump cancels talks

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 25, 2026

As a new week dawned, hopes of a diplomatic break in the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran faded. Talks to end the two-month conflict have come to a halt and neither Washington nor Tehran are willing or able soften their positions. The weekend…

Iran refuses to accept US demands that are'maximalists' as Pakistan seeks peace

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 25, 2026

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi made clear Iran's concerns and demands regarding U.S. policy on Saturday, as Pakistan launched a renewed push to put an end to a war which has claimed thousands of lives and shook the global energy markets.

Three vessels struck by gunfire on Strait of Hormuz; crews are safe

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 22, 2026

According to maritime security'sources' and United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), at least three container ships were hit by gunfire on Wednesday in the Strait?of?Hormuz. Iran has placed restrictions on the use of the Strait by ships, initially in retaliation to the U.S.

New York Times Business News - April 20, 2019

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 20, 2026

These are the top business stories from the New York Times. These?stories have not been?verified' and?the?New York Times cannot vouch for the accuracy of these stories. After two months of war, sales in the Persian Gulf countries have plummeted. Chris Wright, U.S.

Indian government source: Indian ship was attacked crossing Strait of Hormuz

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 18, 2026

According to a source in the Indian government, a?vessel flying an Indian flag and carrying crude oil was attacked?on Saturday while attempting?to cross?the Strait?of?Hormuz. Sources confirmed that the vessel was the Sanmar Herald and said the crew aboard the vessel…

Merz pledges German contribution to Hormuz mission, says US input 'desirable'

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 17, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated 'on Friday' that his country was "prepared" to contribute a mission that would ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Merz, along with his counterparts in France, Britain, and Italy…

The Iran War exposes the weakness of Britain's military

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 16, 2026

After years of warnings by military chiefs that the UK's capabilities were shrinking, the Iran war left Britain's armed services exposed. This put pressure on Keir starmer, Prime Minister, to make good on his promise to invest in defence. After…

Iran suspends exports of petrochemicals until further notice

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 16, 2026

The economic newspaper Donya-e-Eqtesad published a report on Thursday that Iran had halted all exports of petrochemicals in order to 'prioritise the domestic supply' and prevent shortages. This was due to the?disrupted production? after Israel attacked several petrochemical centers.

Iranian crew members return from Sri Lanka

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 15, 2026

A 'top official' said on Wednesday that over 200 Iranian crew members who were rescued from two warships by Sri Lanka had been sent back to their home country. Sri Lanka rescued 32 Iranians from the warship IRIS Dena after it was struck by a U.S. sub's torpedo on March 4.

Kenyan tea exports affected by Iran conflict, as stocks accumulate

Posted to Maritime Reporter on April 1, 2026

The disruption of shipping routes due to the Iran War has caused a halt to tea exports and farmers' incomes. George Omuga said that since March 1, losses have been accumulating at a rate of $8 million per a week. Omuga said that the conflict in the Middle East had a negative effect on this auction.

Barclays expects a 13-14 million barrel per day oil supply to be lost due to the prolonged disruption of Hormuz

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 26, 2026

Barclays stated on Thursday that the closure of the Strait o f 'Hormuz could lead to an estimated 13-14 million barrels of oil per day. They also noted that the disruption was massive, but the duration of it was uncertain. The bank believes…

State media: Iran's military spokesperson claims that the US is negotiating only with itself

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 25, 2026

According to state media, an 'Iranian' military spokesman stated that the United States was negotiating with itself on a Wednesday, just a day after Donald Trump, U.S. president, said Tehran wanted to reach a deal in order to end the conflict in 'the Middle East.

FT reports that Iran has said 'non hostile' ships are allowed to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 24, 2026

The Financial Times reported that Iran had told member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that "non-hostile" vessels could transit the Strait of Hormuz as long as they coordinated with Iranian authorities. The U.S. and Israeli…

US eases sanctions on Russia to calm price spike, angering European allies

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 13, 2026

The United States granted a 30-day waiver to countries that want to purchase Russian oil or?petroleum stranded on the sea. This drew criticism from Germany and its allies in Europe, but was welcomed by Moscow. The U.S. Treasury secretary Scott?Bessent…

Sources in the Iranian embassy and Sri Lankan media claim that bodies of 84 Iranian sailors will be returned to Iran from Sri Lanka.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 13, 2026

Sources in the Iranian Embassy in Colombo, as well as Sri Lankan media, reported that Friday. The bodies of the 84 Iranian sailors who were killed by a U.S. sub attack on a warship near?Sri Lankan coast last week would be repatriated. The U.S.

US allows countries to purchase Russian oil that has been stranded on the sea for 30 Days

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 12, 2026

The United States has issued a license to countries for a period of 30 days to purchase stranded Russian oil and petroleum products. This was done to help stabilize the global energy markets, which have been shook by the war against Iran. In…
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