n this Week 20 update on the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Sal Mercogliano reports from the Irish Sea on the rapidly escalating situation in the Middle East. From the announcement of the "Guardians of the Strait" and proposed cargo tolls to the reappearance of Houthi interdictions in the Bab el-Mandeb, the maritime landscape is shifting once again. We break down the latest tanker attacks, the impact of new blockades on Saudi Arabian ports, and why the brief guise of a ceasefire has completely vanished. Key Points: ⚓️Guardians of the Strait: Analysis of the latest administration statements regarding U.S. control and the controversial proposal for a 20% cargo toll. ⚓️Houthi Blockade: The Houthis have announced a blockade targeting ships serviced in Saudi Arabian ports, causing immediate U-turns in the Gulf of Aden. ⚓️Tanker Attacks: A recap of the ninth and tenth nights of strikes, including reports of abandoned Kuwaiti and Greek tankers following live-fire incidents. ⚓️Infrastructure Strikes: Details on U.S. strikes against Iranian bases and the use of sea drones in recent combat operations. ⚓️Seafarer Impact: The rising death toll among merchant mariners and the desperate measures ship owners are taking to maintain crews in high-risk zones. Contact What's Going on With Shipping via: Patreon: www.patreon.com/wgowshipping Twitter: @mercoglianos Bluesky: @mercoglianos.bsky.social Facebook: @wgowshipping Email: mercoglianosal@gmail.com gCaptain www.gcaptain.com Lloyd's List www.lloydslist.com