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Maritime Security
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Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz Drops Sharply Following US-Iran Hostilities
Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped significantly following a new wave of military strikes between the US and Iran, halting transit along key routes.
July 9, 2026
Nigerian Army Prevents Abduction, Saves 37 Traders in Akwa Ibom
Military forces intercepted pirates on the Oron–Ibaka waterways, successfully rescuing 37 traders from a kidnapping attempt without any reported casualties.
July 2, 2026
Strait of Hormuz shipping activity declines following weekend strike
Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz saw a sharp decline following a weekend attack on a vessel and renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
June 29, 2026
Governor Fubara Denounces Unauthorized Foreign Fishing in Nigerian Waters
Rivers State Governor Siminalaye Fubara has called for urgent measures to stop foreign fishing trawlers from illegally exploiting Nigeria's maritime resources without paying taxes.
June 28, 2026
Nigerian Navy Seizes Over 50,000 Litres of Illicit Crude in Rivers State
Personnel from NNS PATHFINDER intercepted two boats in Rivers State, seizing over 52,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil and tools meant for illegal refining.
June 26, 2026
UN suspends Strait of Hormuz evacuation efforts following cargo vessel attack
The IMO has paused its evacuation plan for 11,000 sailors in the Strait of Hormuz after an unidentified projectile struck a cargo vessel, prompting a review of safety protocols.
June 26, 2026
UN Halts Strait of Hormuz Evacuations Following Gulf of Oman Attack
The UN's maritime agency has temporarily stopped the evacuation of thousands of sailors from the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was hit by an unknown projectile.
June 25, 2026
Tehran Issues Warning Regarding Unauthorized Transit Through Hormuz Strait
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have mandated that only government-approved routes through the Strait of Hormuz will be permitted, challenging a new navigational path supported by Oman and complicating ongoing peace negotiations with the United States.
June 25, 2026
UN Plans Rescue for Sailors Trapped in Strait of Hormuz as Rubio Denounces Potential Tolls
The UN is coordinating the evacuation of 11,000 trapped sailors in the Gulf, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserts that Iran cannot impose tolls on the critical Strait of Hormuz.
June 23, 2026
Iran Claims Monitoring of 35 Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
The IRGC confirms 35 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz as Iran pushes forward with a controversial plan to impose tolls and security oversight on international maritime traffic.
May 22, 2026