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U.S. Strikes Tankers in Persian Gulf: Week 15 Blockade Recap

Uploaded: Jun 14, 2026

In Week 15 of the Persian Gulf blockade, the situation reaches a boiling point. We break down the latest U.S. Central Command strikes on non-compliant oil tankers, the tragic loss of Indian crew members, and the shifting legal landscape of international maritime law. We also analyze the "Omani Route," the proliferation of fake AIS beacons, and the potential terms of a draft peace deal between the U.S. and Iran. Topics covered in this episode: ⚓US Strikes Three Ships Non-complying with the Blockade ⚓The legality of US actions and the "International Law of Blockade." ⚓India's growing role in maritime security and the impact of seafarer casualties. ⚓AIS "ghost" structures and navigation challenges in the Strait of Hormuz. ⚓Draft peace terms: Sanction waivers vs. nuclear commitments. 00:00 – Episode Intro & Summary of US Strikes 01:02 – Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) Report & Ship Identities 01:25 – International Law & Blockade Procedures 02:12 – Details on Attack #1: MT Marivex 02:52 – Details on Attack #2: MT Settebello (Indian Crew Casualties) 03:52 – Details on Attack #3: MT Jolvir 05:41 – Host Commentary: The Legality and Ethics of the Strikes 09:40 – Case Study: The Master of the Bella 1/Marinara 10:46 – The Role of US Naval Assets in the Region 11:49 – Iranian Strikes & The "Olympic Life" Incident 13:38 – AIS Activity in the Strait of Hormuz: "Crazy Stuff" 16:38 – Week 14 Recap: Houthi Bans & Red Sea Developments 17:45 – US Sanctions on IRGC Navy Toll System 18:21 – Global Tanker Market Trends & Record Orders 18:58 – Secret Tanker Movements & Project Freedom Escorts 21:18 – USV Milestone: Saronic Marauder & Apache Rescue 23:30 – Oil Price Analysis: Why Haven't Prices Spiked? 24:52 – Suez Canal's Role Amidst Hormuz Shutdown 26:31 – The "Dark Fleet" & Ship-to-Ship Transfers 28:21 – Intertanko Advisory & The Omani Route Procedures 33:23 – Suspected tanker attack in Strait by Iran 34:39 – Potential Peace Deal: Draft Terms & Trilateral Negotiations 36:55 – India-US Relations & Regional Naval Logistics 38:23 – Closing Remarks 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 Marine Traffic www.marinetraffic.com gCaptain www.gcaptain.com UKMTO https://www.ukmto.org/ CENTCOM Press Releases https://www.centcom.mil/ Anas Alhajji on X https://x.com/anasalhajji/status/2065... Intertanko Press Release https://www.intertanko.com/news-desk/...