Project Freedom Begins, but the Dark Fleet Doesn’t Pause
At a Glance Operational Overview Maritime activity around the Strait of Hormuz is entering a new phase as U.S. Project Freedom begins alongside the continuing blockade of Iranian ports. The operation is designed to guide “neutral and innocent” commercial vessels through the Strait, with U.S. naval forces providing deterrence, route guidance, and mine-avoidance support rather…
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Three Weeks Into the Ceasefire: A Maritime Intelligence Breakdown
At a Glance The Third Week of the Ceasefire at Sea Three weeks into the ceasefire, the maritime system is showing signs of movement, but not normalization. Transit through the Strait of Hormuz increased during the week, with 20 crossings recorded on April 29, the highest count in the reporting period. Corridor use also broadened,…
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April 30, 2026: Iran War Maritime Intelligence Daily
At a Glance Operational Overview Maritime activity across the Strait of Hormuz increased on April 29, with higher transit volumes and broader corridor usage, while deceptive shipping practices continued to expand across the Gulf. Transit flows rose to their highest level in recent days, with a notable return to the Southern Corridor alongside sustained outbound…
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April 29, 2026: Iran War Maritime Intelligence Daily
At a Glance Operational Overview Maritime activity across the Strait of Hormuz remains stable in volume but increasingly uneven in behavior, with full AIS visibility during transit contrasted by a sharp rise in deceptive activity across the broader Gulf. On April 28, transit volumes held steady, with all crossings conducted while transmitting AIS. At the…
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