The global energy markets are in the midst of a historic shock. As the 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis—triggered by the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran—enters its fourth month, roughly 20% of the world’s seaborne oil and 20% of LNG flows have been disrupted. Prices spiked above $100 per barrel (peaking near $126), with Brent briefly […]
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U.S. forces conducted a maritime interdiction and boarded the stateless supertanker MT Davina (also known as Lenore) overnight in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) confirmed on June 5, 2026. The vessel, a very large crude carrier (VLCC) capable of carrying up to two million barrels of oil, was operating as […]
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As global energy markets swing wildly on every headline from the Middle East, historian Niall Ferguson aptly dubs the latest chapter “The Endless Almost-Deal in Iran.” Since the dramatic escalation on February 28, 2026—when U.S. and Israeli strikes (part of what some reports call Operation Epic Fury) targeted Iranian leadership and facilities, reportedly killing Supreme […]
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In the wake of the ongoing 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis, a growing number of tankers and commercial vessels are deliberately switching off their Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponders—commonly known as “going dark”—to navigate the world’s most critical energy chokepoint. There is a difference between “Going Dark” and a Tanker in the Dark Fleet” – […]
Continue ReadingIn a move that has heightened tensions in one of the world\’s most critical energy corridors, Iranian authorities have seized a foreign oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on suspicion of fuel smuggling. The incident, announced by the Chief Justice of Hormozgan Province, involves the confiscation of a vessel allegedly carrying 2 million liters […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories How the Israel-Iran Crisis Is Swiftly Becoming Taiwan’s National Security Crisis June 17, 2025 Clark Savage The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, marked by Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure, has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, with far-reaching implications for Taiwan’s national security. The Strait of Hormuz, […] Tankers […]
Continue ReadingThe Gulf of Oman is burning—literally. Reports surfaced early this morning that three tankers are engulfed in flames near the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil chokepoint. This fiery incident, shrouded in conflicting accounts and geopolitical tension, has sent shockwaves through energy markets, insurance firms, and global trade networks. As speculation swirls about […]
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