August 2026
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Saudi Ships Shun Red Sea Chokepoint for Rare Africa Journey
Six Saudi oil tankers are sailing away from the Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint and appeared to be embarking on an unusual trip around Africa as threats from Houthi rebels upend shipping in the Red Sea.
The pipeline Saudi Arabia probably won’t use
An Israeli oil line built for the Shah of Iran has become the most talked-about answer to Riyadh’s shipping crisis. The numbers explain why it is likely to stay a conversation. Saudi Arabia’s oil has…
Explainer: Iran retains coercive pricing power
New US sanctions on an Iranian marine insurer and a maritime services authority complete the picture of a sovereign-substitute transit regime at Hormuz and explain why it may outlive its own…
Sudan resumes voluntary return convoys from Egypt as 1,200 citizens travel home
Citizens are seen upon their arrival in Egypt’s Argeen Land port border crossing gate following their evacuation process from Sudan, due to clashes between the Sudanese army and paramilitary…
Egypt says investigation continues into Damietta Port fire caused by suspected drone
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. [MICHELE SPATARI/AFP/Getty Images] " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GettyImages-1146173795-1.jpg?fit=…
Splash Wrap: War-risk map widens
Splash’s Middle East coverage this week has followed the rapid expansion of maritime risk across the Gulf and Red Sea. Reporting has examined renewed US-Iran exchanges, Tehran’s attempts to reshape…