https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/after-oil-increasingly-left-the-gulf-iran-is-trying-to-regain-its-stranglehold-on-shippingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/after-oil-increasingly-left-the-gulf-iran-is-trying-to-regain-its-stranglehold-on-shippinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/after-oil-increasingly-left-the-gulf-iran-is-trying-to-regain-its-stranglehold-on-shipping#u124292Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:00:46 +0000Tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have surged to a wartime high as Iran attempts to choke off oil exports and regain its stranglehold on regional shipping. The renewed military pressure follows a brief period where Gulf oil exports returned close to prewar levels, prompting Tehran to set crosshairs on vessels participating in oil shuttle operations. Supertankers are now turning away from the Gulf oil transfer hub as shipping and insurance costs soar to a third of cargo value, while diplomatic efforts to end the conflict stall.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz serves as a vital energy cor