On March 26, 2026, President Trump hosted a cabinet meeting where he discussed how the Iranians permitted the passage of eight to ten Pakistani-flagged tankers out of the Strait of Hormuz, but data from the Joint Maritime Information Center and Marine Traffic do not confirm these ships. He also discussed that Iran had not mined the Strait of Hormuz but the threat of mines and Iranian attacks to shipping. We also review the latest stories relating to the Strait and new attacks in the Black Sea by Ukraine against shipping and the UK decision to board and seize Dark Fleet vessels.
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President Trump Participates in a Cabinet Meeting, Mar. 26, 2026
UKMTO JMIC Adivsory
https://www.ukmto.org/partner-products/jmic-products/jmic-advisories/2026
Iran shepherds friendly bulkers through Hormuz
https://www.lloydslist.com/LL1156729/Iran-shepherds-friendly-bulkers-through-Hormuz
Houthis Signal Red Sea Revival as Bab al-Mandab Emerges as Next Flashpoint
https://gcaptain.com/houthis-threaten-bab-al-mandab-red-sea-shipping/
Iranian Navy Chief Killed After Years of Threats, Seizures, and Hormuz Disruption
https://gcaptain.com/iranian-navy-chief-killed-after-years-of-threats-seizures-and-hormuz-disruption/
Ukraine USV Strike Leaves Laden Russian Tanker Adrift Near Bosphorus
https://gcaptain.com/ukraine-usv-strike-leaves-laden-russian-tanker-adrift-near-bosphorus/
UK Clears Military to Board Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers in Channel
https://gcaptain.com/uk-clears-military-to-board-russian-shadow-fleet-tankers-in-channel/
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