• Iran’s army said ships from countries siding with US sanctions would face difficulties crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Saudi oil company Aramco reported a 25.5% increase in first-quarter 2026 profit due to higher oil and gas prices.
  • The British military said a bulk carrier was hit by an unknown projectile and caught fire off Qatar; the fire was extinguished with no casualties.
  • Despite a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran, ships in the Persian Gulf continue to be targeted.

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