According to Lloyd's List and the Lloyd's Market Association, war risk insurance premiums for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz have surged dramatically.
A guide to the individuals and organisations driving the conflict, from the Oval Office and the Knesset to Tehran's revolutionary institutions, the Gulf.
Middle East tensions and Red Sea threats drive global oil market spike Global oil prices jumped sharply on Monday following a weekend escalation.
Iran conflict intensifies with Houthi strikes, Israel attacks, and growing US military presence The Middle East war is rapidly expanding as Yemen’s Iran-aligned.
A conflict decades in the making came to a head on February 28, 2026, when US and Israeli forces launched a joint military.
