Event·Maritime

70 Ships Trapped in Persian Gulf as Iran-U.S. Conflict Nears Six Months

07 AUG 2026 · 1852Z

At least 70 ships remain trapped in the Persian Gulf nearly six months into the Iran-U.S. conflict with more ships now being stalled after the ceasefire between the countries broke down. The memorandum of understanding implemented from June 18 to July 8 between Tehran and Washin…