Tug Mussafah-2 would be the 10th vessel to be attacked since the conflict in the Middle East began, with several seafarers feared dead

Oil could go to $150 a barrel and gas to $40 per mmbtu if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed, Qatar’s energy minister has warned, as freight rates skyrocket on reports disruption could be prolonged

Strait of Hormuz traffic remains severely disrupted and shipping companies continue to avoid transits through the strait amid elevated security risks

Iranian threats to close the Strait of Hormuz have not stopped vessels transiting the chokepoint, but at least two have been attacked while making the journey

Strait of Hormuz traffic remains severely disrupted and shipping companies continue to avoid transits through the Strait of Hormuz amid elevated security risks

A day after Russia blamed Ukraine for striking a Russia-flagged LNG carrier with a drone boat in the Mediterranean, a bulk carrier laden with corn from Ukraine was hit shortly after leaving Chornomorsk