Weekly Maritime Briefing
Apr 13 – Apr 19, 2026
484 incidents recorded · 269 high-severity · GulfStraitsAI
Total Events
484
High Severity (7+)
269
Peak Severity
10
Avg/Day
69.1
Events by Region
Day-by-Day
Top Incidents This Week
Strait of Hormuz · Apr 13 · military · Middle East Eye
The US has initiated a naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of diplomatic peace talks.
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Strait of Hormuz · Apr 13 · military · Al Jazeera
The ongoing conflict between the US and Iran has escalated to a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of peace negotiations.
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Strait of Hormuz · Apr 13 · military · Splash247
The United States has formally initiated a naval blockade of Iranian ports following the collapse of peace negotiations, triggering a significant surge in global oil prices.
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Strait of Hormuz · Apr 13 · shipping · Middle East Eye
Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has completely ceased following the announcement of a US naval blockade.
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Strait of Hormuz · Apr 13 · military · Al Jazeera
The United States has announced a naval blockade of Iran, triggering a significant surge in global oil prices and widespread financial market instability.
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Strait of Hormuz · Apr 13 · military · Al Jazeera
The US military has announced a blockade of all Iranian ports, significantly escalating regional tensions and threatening global energy supply chains.
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Strait of Hormuz · Apr 13 · military · Al Jazeera
The US military has announced a blockade of Iranian maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, significantly escalating regional tensions and threatening global energy supplies.
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Strait of Hormuz · Apr 14 · shipping · Hellenic Shipping
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating Middle East conflict has caused unprecedented volatility and historic surges in VLCC freight rates.
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Persian Gulf · Apr 14 · military · Al Jazeera
The article discusses the decline in global perception of the United States following the initiation of a military conflict with Iran.
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Strait of Hormuz · Apr 14 · military · Middle East Eye
The US military has initiated a full naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of ceasefire negotiations with Iran.
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Strait of Hormuz · Apr 14 · military · Naval News
The U.S. Navy has initiated mine clearance and blockade operations in the Strait of Hormuz following the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran War.
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Persian Gulf · Apr 14 · economic · Middle East Eye
The IMF has warned that the ongoing war between Iran, the US, and Israel is severely damaging the global economy and risks triggering a worldwide recession.
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Strait of Hormuz · Apr 14 · military · Middle East Eye
The United States is reportedly preparing to enforce a naval blockade of Iranian ports using aircraft carrier groups and air power, signaling a major escalation in regional military tensions.
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Strait of Hormuz · Apr 15 · military · Middle East Eye
US President Donald Trump has confirmed an ongoing military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as part of a broader war with Iran, while backchannel diplomatic efforts led by Pakistan attempt to negotiate a ceasefire.
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Persian Gulf · Apr 15 · military · Al Jazeera
The US military has implemented a full naval and aerial blockade of Iranian ports, effectively halting all economic trade in the region.
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