Strait of Hormuz
Strait between the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
The Strait of Hormuz is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula under the Musandam Governorate of Oman, with a portion of the southwest of the peninsula under the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The strait is about 104 miles long, with a width varying from about 60 mi to 24 mi.
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5Gaslog Shanghai In 'Incident' In Strait of Hormuz
The Bermuda-flagged LNG tanker Gaslog Shanghai was struck by projectiles while exiting the Strait of Hormuz on July 31, 2026. The vessel remained stable and all crew members were reported safe following the activation of emergency protocols.
Two tankers hit by projectiles, debris in Strait of Hormuz, maritime agency says
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that two tankers were struck by projectiles and debris in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in injuries to crew members. This incident occurred amid ongoing regional tensions and threats to commercial shipping.
Strait of Hormuz shut until Tehran's conditions met, Ghalibaf says
Iranian officials have indicated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to certain traffic until specific conditions set by Tehran are met. The waterway remains a critical flashpoint as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran remain stalled.
Strait of Hormuz Brief: 9 September, 2026
August saw a record number of non-Iranian-linked vessels transiting the Strait, despite deteriorating security conditions and escalating hostilities. Iran continues to propose a new shipping corridor while maintaining a list of 'banned' vessels.
Two crew dead in attack on Bahri VLCC, Iran blacklists more ships
Two seafarers were killed following an attack on a Bahri very large crude carrier (VLCC) in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident coincides with Iran expanding its blacklist of vessels deemed non-compliant with its transit restrictions.
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