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Maersk Suspends Passage as Tensions Ignite in Hormuz

3/1/2026

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  • Maersk halted vessel passages through the Strait of Hormuz on March 1, 2026, due to safety concerns amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions.
  • Iran's Revolutionary Guards declared the Strait of Hormuz closed.
  • An oil tanker off Oman was targeted, injuring four crew members.
  • Another vessel near the United Arab Emirates was struck by an unknown projectile.
  • The Strait of Hormuz handles nearly a quarter of the world's seaborne oil.