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US Officials Predict Quick End to Iran War

Mar 15, 2026

U.S. officials responding to economic uncertainty over high oil prices predicted on Sunday that the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran would end within weeks and that a drop in energy costs would follow, despite Iran's assertion that it remains 'stable and strong' and ready to defend itself.U.S. President Donald Trump threatened more strikes on Iran's main oil export hub Kharg Island over the weekend and said…

EU Doesn’t See Risks to Oil and Gas Supply Yet

Mar 15, 2026

In separate ad hoc meetings of the Gas Coordination Group and the Oil Coordination Group held on March 12, the Commission and EU countries assessed the situation concerning the EU’s gas and oil security of supply in view of the continued disruptions in the Middle East…

Los Angeles Largely Insulated from Iran war Disruptions

Mar 12, 2026

The busiest U.S. container seaport in Los Angeles is mostly insulated from supply chain upheaval sparked by U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran that have spiraled into a regional conflict, its executive director Gene Seroka said on Thursday.The Iran war has snarled container shipping in the Middle East…

Trump Administration Considers Jones Act Waiver

Mar 12, 2026

The Trump administration is considering waiving the century-old Jones Act for a limited period to ensure energy and agricultural shipments can move freely between U.S. ports, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Thursday, in a bid to combat Iran-related supply disruptions…

Six Vessels Attacked as War Puts Merchant Ships on Front Lines

Mar 12, 2026

Explosive-laden Iranian boats appear to have attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters, setting them ablaze and killing one crew member on Wednesday, after projectiles struck four vessels in Gulf waters, said port, maritime security and risk firms…

FMC Issues Warning on Strait of Hormuz Surcharges

Mar 11, 2026

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has issued a statement saying it is closely monitoring the impact the current conflict in the Middle East is having on shipping conditions through the Strait of Hormuz.Under its statutory authority, the Commission ensures that rates…

Chubb to Serve as Lead US Insurer for Gulf Shipping Amid Iran War

Mar 11, 2026

Insurance giant Chubb will be the lead partner on the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation's $20 billion Maritime Reinsurance Plan aimed at resuming commercial shipping in the Gulf, the agency said on Wednesday.The U.S.-Israeli…

Tankers Ablaze, Iranian Oil Still Shipping

Mar 11, 2026

Two foreign tankers carrying Iraqi fuel oil were subjected to unidentified attacks inside territorial waters, causing them to catch fire, Iraq's director general of the General Company for Ports Farhan al-Fartousi told Reuters on Wednesday.Iraq…

US Navy Says Escorts Not Possible but Destroys Mine-Layers

Mar 10, 2026

The U.S. Navy has refused near-daily requests from the shipping industry for military escorts through the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the war on Iran, saying the risk of attacks is too high for now, according to sources familiar with the matter…

Trump Threatens to Escalate Iran War, But Says It Could End Soon

Mar 09, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to escalate the war with Iran if it blocked oil shipments from the Middle East, even as he predicted a quick end to the conflict.Trump's warning came at the end of a day that saw global financial…

Trump Weighs Easing Russia Sanctions

Mar 09, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering easing oil sanctions on Russia and releasing emergency crude stockpiles as part of a package of options aimed at curbing spiking global oil prices amid the Iran conflict, according to multiple sources…

Greek Vessel Laden with Saudi Oil Sails through Hormuz

Mar 09, 2026

A Greek‑operated oil tanker has sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, ship tracking data showed on Monday, in a sign that some commercial vessels are still attempting to navigate the vital passage despite the U.S.-Israel war with Iran.The Shenlong Suezmax…

Livestock Carriers Delayed in Middle East

Mar 08, 2026

The NGO Robin des Bois is concerned about the thousands of seafarers currently stuck in the Middle East and about the approximately 70,000 animals on livestock carriers in the region.The livestock has been exported from South America, the European Union…

Oil Output Cut Across the Middle East

Mar 08, 2026

The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has disrupted oil and natural gas exports from the Middle East and forced production stoppages from Qatar to Iraq, with Kuwait announcing cuts over the weekend.Analysts predict that the United Arab Emirates and Saudi…

Crude, Gas Tankers Depart From Iranian Ports Despite Conflict

Mar 06, 2026

At least five tankers laden with crude oil have left Iranian ports since U.S.-led airstrikes on Iran began on February 28, with liquefied petroleum gas supplies also moving on Friday, according to ship trackers and traders.The Gulf region's…

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EU Doesn’t See Risks to Oil and Gas Supply Yet

US Officials Predict Quick End to Iran War

US Officials Predict Quick End to Iran War

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