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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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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Following the US-Iran Ceasefire, Iran announced a closing of the international traffic separation scheme by mining the area and re-routing ships through a new traffic pattern within the territorial waters of Iran and under jurisdiction and control.

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When faced with domestic/personal political problems, an easy method to sideline & slowly solve them, is to start or escalate #war.

It shifts the public conversation, changes the legal & political environment /interests, eases expanded military action at home, & creates opportunities to reward & align with certain factions (oligarchs, corporations, #military leaders).

Here are my thoughts and analysis on the subject in the shape of a table.

What do you think?

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*Focusing on recent / ongoing conflicts!

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Like it says on the box. Highly recommended to get a better understanding of the conflict, with the added bonus of being able to check in real time the various predictions and strategical challenges that would face Iran and a potential attacker (USA), from April 2024.

A lecture on the US-Iran war by a geopolitics scholar. Extremely informative and a must-see, please spread it.

We review the Pentagon Briefing with Secretary Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Caine, on the situation in the war against Iran. Secretary Hegseth noted not to worry about the Strait, but we reviewed their answers about convoying and mines and then reviewed the latest situation report by the Joint Maritime Information Center on the situation.

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LIVE: Secretary of War and CJCS, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, Hold a Press Briefing at the Pentagon

The March 12, 2026, update discusses the attack on two tankers off the coast of Kuwait and a containership off the UAE. We provide an update on shipping news including some national perspectives. Finally, an examination of Secretary Wright's comments about convoying, the issues with conducting convoy operations and the proposal to waive the Jones Act for 30 days in an effort stem fuel costs in the United States.

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00:00 Introduction 02:11 March 12 Update Persian Gulf/Strait of Hormuz 06:59 News Updates 09:48 How the US is Fumbling Global Shipping: Escorts, SPR & The Jones Act

In this Thursday, March 12, 2026 lecture to his Beijing high school students, Professor Jiang explains how extreme eschatologies drive geo-politics.