Weekly Maritime Briefing
Mar 23 – Mar 29, 2026
565 incidents recorded · 370 high-severity · GulfStraitsAI
Total Events
565
High Severity (7+)
370
Peak Severity
10
Avg/Day
80.7
Events by Region
Day-by-Day
Top Incidents This Week
Persian Gulf · Mar 23 · military · Middle East Eye
A report indicates that Mossad's failed intelligence assessment regarding potential regime change in Iran served as a primary justification for the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran.
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Strait of Hormuz · Mar 23 · military · Splash247
Iran has threatened an indefinite closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to a US ultimatum regarding the ongoing military conflict.
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Persian Gulf · Mar 24 · military · Middle East Eye
President Trump's approval rating has dropped to 36% following the initiation of a military conflict with Iran on February 28 and subsequent spikes in fuel prices.
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Persian Gulf · Mar 24 · military · Al Jazeera
A direct military strike on Tehran attributed to US and Israeli forces marks a significant escalation in regional conflict with potential implications for maritime security in the Persian Gulf.
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Strait of Hormuz · Mar 25 · military · Middle East Eye
The US administration continues 'Operation Epic Fury' against Iran, claiming significant destruction of Iranian naval capabilities near the Strait of Hormuz while facing domestic congressional scrutiny over war objectives.
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Strait of Hormuz · Mar 25 · diplomatic · Middle East Eye
Iran has formally rejected a US-led 15-point peace proposal, countering with demands for reparations and official recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz amidst ongoing regional conflict.
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Persian Gulf · Mar 25 · infrastructure · Middle East Eye
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure reported that attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure have destroyed significant refining and gas production capacity, resulting in a loss of 11 million barrels of oil per day.
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Persian Gulf · Mar 25 · diplomatic · Al Jazeera
The article discusses the complex diplomatic and security requirements necessary to de-escalate and terminate the ongoing regional conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel.
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Strait of Hormuz · Mar 25 · military · Middle East Eye
A full-scale regional war between Iran and a US-Israel coalition has resulted in the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing strikes against critical energy infrastructure.
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Persian Gulf · Mar 25 · military · BBC Middle East
The escalation of direct military conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran significantly threatens regional maritime stability and global energy transit routes.
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Strait of Hormuz · Mar 25 · shipping · Al Jazeera
The potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran represents a critical threat to global energy security and international maritime trade.
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Persian Gulf · Mar 25 · military · Middle East Eye
The UN has warned that ongoing military strikes near nuclear facilities in Iran and Israel risk an unmitigated catastrophe as regional conflict intensifies.
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Persian Gulf · Mar 25 · military · Al Jazeera
Direct military strikes between the US, Israel, and Iran in Tehran indicate a major escalation toward full-scale regional war.
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Strait of Hormuz · Mar 26 · shipping · Hellenic Shipping
The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed to maritime traffic, forcing a shift in shipping focus toward alternative hubs like Yanbu and Oman.
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Strait of Hormuz · Mar 26 · shipping · Hellenic Shipping
The cessation of transits through the Strait of Hormuz due to military conflict has stranded approximately 130 container ships and severed Persian Gulf ports from global supply chains.
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