Tag: Israel

Amid escalating Houthi attacks on maritime traffic, Israel urged the United States to resume strikes against the rebel group and to help form a broader international coalition, according to Israeli media reports on 10 July.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed they targeted the Galaxy Leader, a commercial car carrier seized by Houthi forces in late 2023, during coordinated airstrikes on Yemeni ports and infrastructure on 6 July.

In a major escalation following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, Iran’s parliament has reportedly supported a proposal to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global chokepoint.

Maersk has released a statement explaining that it has suspended vessel calls at the Port of Haifa, Israel, for Maersk-operated vessels due to the Israel-Iran conflict

Israel has jeopardized maritime safety by attacking Iranian energy infrastructure along the Persian Gulf coastline, a senior Iranian official stated on 18 June.

Brent crude rose from $69 to $74 highlighting the global energy significance of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran-Israel tensions, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) pointed out.

Peter Sand, Chief Analyst at Xeneta, notes that geopolitical tensions are once again posing a threat to the safety and stability of global supply chains.

The India's Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has issued an advisory urging all Indian-flagged vessels and Indian seafarers operating at Iranian ports or passing through the Strait of Hormuz to remain cautious and vigilant due to the evolving situation in the region.

Commercial vessels operating in the Middle East are facing growing navigational risks due to widespread electronic interference, particularly GPS jamming and spoofing, Bloomberg reports. 

Tensions in the Middle East have risen significantly, raising concerns about potential escalations in military activity that could disrupt shipping through key waterways like the Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, and the Straits of Hormuz, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).