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This video recaps Week 11 of the Iranian choking of the Strait of Hormuz and the US blockade of Iranian ports and shipping. The episode includes the latest data on transits and breakdown of the major week events including the increased passage of ships from China, Japan, India and Pakistan through the Strait, the seizure of a Chinese armory ship, and the latest report from the IEA on global oil.

00:00 Introduction 00:59 State as of Week 11 06:47 Major Stories for Week 11 34:37 Week 11 Wrap-Up

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Iran Oil Flows Most Likely Cut by Spill, TankerTrackers Says www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-15/iran-oi…

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In this episode of What’s Going on With Shipping?, Sal Mercogliano analyzes the intensifying naval standoff in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. The video breaks down three major developments: the withdrawal of U.S. Navy destroyers USS Truxtun and USS Mason from the Gulf due to potential supply limitations, the Iranian seizure of the Chinese-managed tanker Ocean Koi and attacks on other commercial vessels like the JV Innovation, and the United States’ retaliatory strikes using F-18 Super Hornets to disable Iranian tankers violating the ongoing blockade. Sal provides a detailed look at satellite imagery and strike footage to explain the tactical shifts in the region and what they mean for the global shipping industry.

May 3, 2026 In this episode of What’s Going on with Shipping, Sal Mercogliano recaps a chaotic ninth week of the ongoing conflict and the dual blockades affecting global maritime trade. We break down the competing forces in the Middle East, the resurgence of piracy off Somalia, and the growing tensions in the Mediterranean.

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