March 23, 2026: Iran War Maritime Intelligence Daily
At a Glance Operational Overview Maritime activity across the Arabian Gulf remains constrained but operationally active, with over 600 foreign-flagged vessels currently transmitting AIS in the region. While large-scale commercial flows continue, vessel behavior indicates sustained disruption, including elevated dark activity, reduced anchoring durations, and shifting routing patterns under heightened geopolitical control. Iran continues to…
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Three Weeks Into the Iran War: A Maritime Intelligence Breakdown
At a Glance The Third Week of the Iran War at Sea Three weeks after the launch of Operation Epic Fury, the maritime conflict in the Gulf has moved beyond immediate disruption into a more structured and adaptive phase. Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains near collapse, but the operating picture is no…
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Iran Consolidates Control Over Hormuz Strait as Zombie Ship Transits New Corridor
Ships linked to China, India, or those supplying agricultural products to Iran or transporting its energy commodities safely transited the Strait of Hormuz over the past three days via an IRGC-controlled corridor through the Iranian territorial waters. Among the dozen or so vessels tracked using this newly established route, rather than the standard international navigation…
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March 22, 2026: Iran War Maritime Intelligence Daily
At a Glance Operational Overview Maritime activity through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely constrained as disruption enters its fourth week. Traffic continues at minimal levels, while routing behavior is shifting toward controlled and selective transit patterns. The system is operating under constraint, with defined access, uneven flows, and global trade adapting through rerouting, selective…
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