Search for ships currently entered in the London P&I Club by their name or I M O number Search Search for correspondents in our global network by country/area or port/city Search Iran Conflict 6 March 2026 Impact on Shipping Following US and Israel strikes on Iran on 28 February 2026, Iran retaliated by striking targets across the Middle East, resulting in significant disruption to cargo availability, production, transportation and commercial shipping operating in and/or transiting the Persian/Arabian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.  On 2 March 2026, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the Strait of Hormuz as “closed”: “ The strait is closed. If anyone tries to pass, the heroes of the Revolutionary Guard and the regular navy will set those ships ablaze .” Merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have been attacked, with tragic fatalities and injuries to seafarers, as well as damage to vessels and cargo. Although the Strait is not legally closed, many vessels are now stranded in the Persian/Arabian Gulf. Vessels operating in the region are urged to conduct thorough risk assessments, maintain enhanced monitoring of all relevant advisories, and maintain vigilance in line with the latest BMP Maritime Security guidelines . As well as physical safety, mental health and welfare of the crew should also be prioritised to ensure support, briefings and rest - download the ISWAN Guide for crew & families Coping with Conflict here . There are reports of jamming and spoofing potentially impacting electronic navigation, so vessels should maintain heightened vigilance and preparedness, and navigate with caution.   Access the latest MSCIO Maritime Security Notice from EU Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Atalanta here .  Joint Maritime Information Centre Update on Regional Tension Impact on Maritime Security - JMIC Advisory Note 5 May 2026 here.  UKMTO daily summary of incidents 5 May 2026 - click here. 05/5/2026 - UKMTO Warning