Weekly Maritime Briefing
Mar 30 – Apr 5, 2026
590 incidents recorded · 408 high-severity · GulfStraitsAI
Total Events
590
High Severity (7+)
408
Peak Severity
10
Avg/Day
84.3
Events by Region
Day-by-Day
Top Incidents This Week
Persian Gulf · Mar 30 · military · Hellenic Shipping
The ongoing military conflict between the US-Israel coalition and Iran has entered its fifth week, causing significant volatility in global oil markets and equity indices.
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Strait of Hormuz · Mar 30 · military · Middle East Eye
President Donald Trump has threatened to seize Iranian oil assets and infrastructure, including Kharg Island, amid a massive US military mobilization and ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Persian Gulf · Mar 30 · military · Al Jazeera
The reported deployment of US Marines for a potential seizure of Iranian oil infrastructure signals an extreme escalation toward direct military conflict in the Persian Gulf.
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Persian Gulf · Mar 30 · military · Al Jazeera
The ongoing military conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has reached its 31st day, with increasing concerns over a potential ground invasion as US troop deployments to the region intensify.
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Persian Gulf · Mar 30 · military · Middle East Eye
Brent crude prices surged to $116 per barrel amid reports of an escalating conflict involving a potential US ground invasion of Iran's Kharg Island.
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Persian Gulf · Mar 31 · military · Al Jazeera
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has characterized the current military situation with Iran as entering a decisive phase.
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Persian Gulf · Mar 31 · military · Splash247
Iran has implemented a formal toll regime for the Strait of Hormuz while a Kuwaiti tanker was attacked off the coast of Dubai amid ongoing regional conflict.
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Persian Gulf · Mar 31 · military · gCaptain
US oil prices have surged above $100 per barrel following the outbreak of war between the US, Israel, and Iran, with explicit threats to critical energy infrastructure.
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Persian Gulf · Mar 31 · diplomatic · Al Jazeera
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the ongoing war with Iran in an exclusive interview, signaling a high-level escalation in regional geopolitical tensions.
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Persian Gulf · Mar 31 · military · Al Jazeera
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declared that US military objectives against Iran will be achieved within weeks, signaling a major escalation in regional conflict.
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Strait of Hormuz · Apr 1 · military · Middle East Eye
The ongoing war between the US-Israel coalition and Iran has escalated to include potential ground invasions, threats to the Strait of Hormuz, and significant regional instability.
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Persian Gulf · Apr 1 · military · Hellenic Shipping
Operation Epic Fury has caused a systemic collapse in commercial maritime confidence and insurance coverage within the Persian Gulf after one month of active conflict.
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Strait of Hormuz · Apr 1 · military · Middle East Eye
The ongoing war between the US-backed Israeli coalition and Iran has escalated to include threats to the Strait of Hormuz, potential ground invasions, and strikes on critical energy infrastructure.
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Persian Gulf · Apr 1 · military · Al Jazeera
Direct military strikes by US and Israeli forces against industrial and pharmaceutical infrastructure in Iran signal a major escalation in regional conflict.
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Strait of Hormuz · Apr 2 · economic · Al Jazeera
The ongoing military conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has caused significant disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a global oil price shock.
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