Russia’s ship registry grew 36% as sanctioned shadow-fleet vessels shifted flags under pressure from tighter open registries.
US forces continue nightly strikes against Iran, with Iranian counterattacks targeting US bases and disrupting critical energy shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US military launched strikes on Iranian targets following attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, alongside renewed sanctions on Iranian oil, escalating tensions and complicating Gulf security.
The UK has issued an indefinite license permitting imports of diesel and kerosene derived from Russian oil via third countries, signaling a strategic shift amid global energy challenges.