Rubio Calls U.N. Vote ‘Test’ as U.S. Pushes Iran Shipping Crackdown
Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 5, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
Rubio Calls U.N.
Fresh Hormuz Attack Underscores Risks of Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ Push
Central Command (CENTCOM) forces began setting conditions for clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz, April 11, as two U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers conducted operations. Central Command Photo
Fresh Hormuz Attack Underscores Risks of Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ Push
Mike Schuler
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May 5, 2026
UKMTO has issued a new verified attack warning for the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo vessel was reportedly struck by an “unknown projectile,” underscoring the continued dangers facing commercial shipping despite Washington’s push to reopen limited traffic through the waterway.
The advisory was issued at 1830 UTC on May 5 and states that “a verified source reported a cargo vessel has been struck by an unknown projectile.” UKMTO said the environmental impact remains unknown and advised ships in the area to report suspicious activity while authorities investigate.
No vessel name, flag, ownership details, or exact location were included in the initial warning.
The latest incident com
Matson’s Fleet Expansion Moves Into Full Production at Hanwha Philly Shipyard
Matson’s first Aloha class ship ‘Daniel K. Inouye’ making its first approach to Honolulu on its maiden voyage, November 28, 2018. Photo: Matson
Matson’s Fleet Expansion Moves Into Full Production at Hanwha Philly Shipyard
Mike Schuler
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May 5, 2026
Matson’s $1 billion Aloha Class fleet renewal program reached another major milestone Tuesday as
Hanwha Philly Shipyard
advanced construction on the second and third LNG-powered containerships destined for the Jones Act trades.
The latest milestones build on the program’s
October 2024 steel-cutting ceremony
for the first vessel, which marked the return of commercial containership construction at the Philadelphia yard after several years focused largely on government work and repair contracts.
Tuesday’s events included the dock mounting of the first grand block assembly for the program’s second vessel — signaling the start of hull assembly — along with the official steel cutting for the third and final ship in the series.
The thr
Trump Abruptly Pauses ‘Project Freedom’ Hormuz Shipping Operation as Iran Talks Advance
President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office, with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio standing behind him, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 23, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
Trump Abruptly Pauses ‘Project Freedom’ Hormuz Shipping Operation as Iran Talks Advance
Mike Schuler
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May 5, 2026
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States is pausing its newly launched “Project Freedom” maritime operation in the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations with Iran move toward what he described as a potential “complete and final agreement.”
In a social media post, Trump said the decision followed requests from Pakistan and “other Countries” and cited both recent U.S. military operations against Iran and diplomatic progress with Iranian representatives.
“We have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom (The Movement of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz) will be paused for a short p
India is burning more coal as extreme heat and the Iran war squeeze energy supplies
India is burning more coal as extreme heat and the Iran war squeeze energy supplies
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06/05/2026
India, the world’s third-largest carbon dioxide emitter, is burning more coal as energy supply disruptions due to the Iran war and a nationwide heatwave have boosted demand for the dirty fuel.
More than 70% of India’s power is generated from coal-fired plants, and energy experts told CNBC that the share is expected to rise this year.
In February, India announced that more than 52% of its total installed power generation capacity came from non-fossil fuel sources, with the majority coming from solar, hydropower and wind. Yet, coal-fired power plants, which account for nearly 43% of total generation capacity, remain the dominant source of energy.
Coal-fired power generation in India in April increased to 164.9 average gigawatts, compared with 160.7 average gigawatts last year, according to data shared by S&P Global Energy. According to the data, coal-fired powe
US and Iran Closing in on Memorandum to End War, Pakistani Source Says
A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and a 3D printed oil pipeline are seen in this illustration taken March 23, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
US and Iran Closing in on Memorandum to End War, Pakistani Source Says
Reuters
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May 6, 2026
May 6 (Reuters) – The United States and Iran are closing in on an agreement on a one-page memorandum to end the war in the Gulf, a source from mediator Pakistan familiar with the negotiations said.
The Pakistani source said a report earlier by the U.S. media outlet Axios on the proposed memorandum was accurate.
Iranian oil tanker may have evaded US blockade
Iranian oil tanker may have evaded US blockade
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International Shipping News
06/05/2026
One Iranian oil tanker may have slipped through a US blockade of Persian Gulf shipping, according to TankerTrackers.com, a firm that monitors vessel movements using satellite imagery.
The very large crude carrier Huge, sailing under Iran’s flag, signaled on Sunday that it was off Bali’s coast. The vessel had not appeared on digital ship-tracking systems for months. Samir Madani, co-founder of TankerTrackers.com, said satellite imagery confirmed the vessel’s location near Bali.
Cargo ship attacked within Strait of Hormuz on May 5: UKMTO
Cargo ship attacked within Strait of Hormuz on May 5: UKMTO
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International Shipping News
06/05/2026
An unidentified cargo ship was attacked by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, the UK Maritime Trade Operations said on X, formerly known as Twitter, on May 5.
The incident was reported at 1830 GMT on May 5, UKMTO said. “Environmental impact is unknown,” it said.
French carrier CMA CGM on May 6 confirmed an attack on its vessel called CMA CGM SAN ANTONIO.
“The CMA CGM Group confirms that one of its vessels, the CMA CGM SAN ANTONIO, was the target of an attack yesterday while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in injuries among crew members and damage to the vessel,” the company told Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, over email.
According to S&P Global Commodities at Sea, the 2800 TEU vessel was destined for Mundra port on India’s west coast, previously having called Khalifa port in the UAE on April 30.
Two other incidents were reported on May 4, the Joint Maritime I
Adnoc Appears to Export Second LNG Shipment Through Hormuz
FILE PHOTO: People walk past a logo of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) during the annual energy industry event Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 3, 2025. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo
Adnoc Appears to Export Second LNG Shipment Through Hormuz
Bloomberg
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May 6, 2026
By Stephen Stapczynski
May 6, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. appears to have been able to export a second liquefied natural gas shipment through the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg, even as the Iran war halts most traffic.
The
Mraweh
tanker, which is owned by Adnoc, was seen loaded with a cargo near northern Indonesia on Wednesday, with Japan listed as its next destination, after not transmitting a location for over two weeks, shipping data shows.
Ten ships transit Strait of Hormuz after US announces ship escort plan: CAS
Ten ships transit Strait of Hormuz after US announces ship escort plan: CAS
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06/05/2026
Ten ships used the Strait of Hormuz on May 4 after the US military announced “Operation Project Freedom” to guide ships through the critical passageway that has been essentially blocked by Iran for weeks, S&P Global Commodities at Sea said in a May 5 report.
The traffic, up from nine ships May 3, consisted of four landing craft, one cable layer, two Iran-linked general cargo ships, one limestone carrier, one China-owned container ship, and a US-sanctioned Iran Handy gas carrier, CAS said.
The Nooh Gas LPG tanker, sanctioned by the US, was among the seven ships that exited the Strait of Hormuz on May 4, CAS said.
The US started its Operation Project Freedom on May 4, with US Central Command reporting on X that two US-flagged ships were escorted through the strait by US forces.
A.P. Moller-Maersk said in a statement that the Alliance Fairfax, one of the US-flagged car car