Strait of Hormuz Oil & Shipping Intelligence 2026

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Today is Day 12 of the US-Israel war against Iran. The threat environment remains critical due to regional spillover risks. On March 11, evacuations from Iran via the Astara border reached 2,225 people APA. The expected EU approval of the 20th sanctions package is advancing. SOCAR's Kulevi terminal was officially excluded on March 10 Report.az. Global oil prices remain highly volatile. Iran threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz on March 11 Al Jazeera. EU Council President Antonio Costa continued his Baku visit on March 11. He condemned Iran's recent drone attack on Nakhchivan Report.az. He also highlighted the strategic importance of the Middle Corridor Report.az. Expected freezing temperatures hit Nakhchivan on March 11. [Full analysis available for customers]