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Alex Longley

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Iran floats ‘insurance fees’ and asserts control over Hormuz

The insurance policy required by Iran is currently free, but could involve charges in the future, the country’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority said,

20.06.2026 10

Fortune

Alex Longley

Hormuz traffic still blocked as Iran tries to formalize control

Just seven ships, all with some kind of prior link to Iran, were observed making the voyage out of the Persian Gulf on Wednesday and into Thursday...

09.04.2026 20

Fortune

Alex Longley

Shipping on high alert in Mideast after U.S. strikes on Iran

Shipowners could ignore the advice because the Gulf is too important a region for them to avoid and rates can always rise to compensate for the risk.

22.06.2025 20

Fortune

Alex Longley