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NEW: 🚢 Traffic through the strait of Hormuz collapsed to minimal levels over the 24 hours ending this morning — and is now back at levels not seen since the early days of the US-Iran war. direct.argusmedia.com/newsandanalysi…

At 4:45 p.m. ET today, U.S. Central Command began launching the third consecutive night of strikes against Iran, at the Commander in Chief's direction. These strikes will continue imposing a heavy cost on Iranian forces and degrade their ability to attack innocent civilians and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

CEO of Nordic Tankers "We won't send any tankers back thru the Straight of Hormuz until the US and Iran agree." #OOTT

🚨 TRUMP NOTIFIES CONGRESS OF NEW WAR AGAINST IRAN: POLITICO

Russia’s Oil Output Falls to Lowest in at Least 2 1/2 Years Russia’s crude output declined to the lowest in at least two and a half years in June as Ukraine attacked the nation’s oil infrastructure on an almost daily basis. Producers pumped an average of 8.928 million barrels a day of crude, according to a monthly report by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. The June figure is 834,000 barrels a day below Russia’s required level for the month under an agreement with OPEC and its allies, and 61,000 barrels a day below May’s level, which was revised slightly lower, OPEC data based on secondary sources showed. (Bloomberg)

Marco Rubio (June 23): "No country is allowed to charge tolls or fees on an international waterway" Donald Trump (Jul 13): "The U.S.A. will be [...] known as 'THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT,' but as such [...] will be reimbursed, at the rate of 20% on all cargo shipped"

U.S. NAVY-LED JOINT MARITIME INFORMATION CENTER: U.S. BLOCKADE COVERS THE ENTIRE IRANIAN COASTLINE, INCLUDING PORTS AND OIL TERMINALS.

At least the Iranians were offering a 60-day free trial...

BREAKING: Iván Barton is the head referee for France vs Spain. He has handed out 4 red cards in his last 6 matches.

Strait of Hormuz traffic turns defensive Vessel activity through the Strait of Hormuz declined sharply over 10–12 July, with confirmed crossings down by around 52% week on week, according to #MarineTraffic data. Traffic also shifted back toward more defensive routing patterns. Use of the Iranian and Dark routes increased, while activity on the IMO and Omani corridors fell to minimal levels, indicating that operators continue to prioritise perceived security over more direct transit options. Although no new IMO-confirmed physical attacks have been reported since 27 June, renewed US-Iran tensions and recent IRGC warnings continue to weigh on confidence, reinforcing a cautious approach to commercial shipping through the region.

Trump says the US should control the Strait of Hormuz and get paid for it reuters.com/world/middle-e…

The latest wave of drone attacks launched at Russia’s shipping infrastructure have claimed the life of a seafarer, according to a Russian regional official lloydslist.com/LL1157817/Ukra…

The Week in Charts: Stateless ships seek quick flag changes before entering European waters | Red Sea return gathers pace as Maersk restores another Suez service lloydslist.com/LL1157812/The-…

Iran Broadens Attacks on Gulf States After US Strikes, Nikkei Reports

Iran forces Trump to make a choice, the price could be war Tehran is betting that Trump does not want a large-scale war and will prefer to focus on preventing an Iranian nuclear weapon while accepting Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's new leadership is pragmatic enough to pursue an agreement, but not to relinquish what it sees as a crucial source of leverage. The situation could spiral beyond Iran's control, and Trump's, ending in escalation My Article @IsraelHayomEng #IranWar‌ israelhayom.com/2026/07/12/ira…

"At 5 p.m. ET today, U.S. Central Command forces began launching more strikes against Iran to continue degrading their ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the Strait of Hormuz"

🇰🇼 #Kuwait's Ministry of Defense: "One offshore drilling rig belonging to Kuwait Oil Company (@KocOfficial) in Kuwaiti territorial waters was targeted by a drone [early Sunday] resulting in material damage and injury to one of the workers."

Kuwait says drone attacks hit border posts, oil rig as Iran claims Gulf strikes cnn.com/2026/07/12/wor…

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U.S. launches third round of strikes on Iran this week after alleged IRGC attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz.