Thai Navy warns operators to avoid high-risk Strait of Hormuz after Thai-flagged ship reportedly intercepted
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
The Royal Thai Navy has warned Thai shipping operators to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, which remains at the highest risk level, after Iranian media claimed a Thai-flagged vessel was intercepted by the IRGC.
Iran urges Houthis to prepare for possible Red Sea oil route closure
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
A reported Iranian request and Houthi deployments near Bab el-Mandeb could leave the Middle East’s two main oil-export corridors disrupted at the same time.
US and Iran trade strikes as Hormuz tensions threaten wider war
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Washington hit coastal defences and missile sites as Tehran attacked regional US bases, while allowing an American to leave in a rare diplomatic gesture.
Trump orders Hormuz blockade, drops 20% fee plan for Gulf investment deals
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026
US President Donald Trump has escalated military pressure on Iran by ordering a full blockade of Iranian ports, while abruptly dropping a proposed 20% security fee on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz in favour of major trade and investment deals with Arab states.
Trump restarts Iran hostilities and demands 20% Hormuz fee
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
Trump has formally notified Congress of renewed hostilities with Iran while announcing a US blockade and a proposed 20% charge on goods crossing the Strait of Hormuz