United States & Bahri

United States: The US imposes a naval blockade, threatens sanctions, and coordinates tanker movements to maintain oil flows; Treasury plans to broaden secondary sanctions.

Bahri: Saudi national shipping carrier had vessels blacklisted, facing potential fines and detention.

United States: The US Energy Secretary reported Hormuz flows and western forces provide defensive actions, supporting oil market stability. The US is indirectly involved in protecting shipping.

Bahri: Bahri, Saudi Arabia's tanker company, is positioning vessels off Oman for shuttle transfers, supporting Saudi oil exports.

United States: Conflict with Iran caused disruptions; resumption of Saudi exports may ease oil market tensions.

Bahri: Saudi tanker operator with vessels positioned for Hormuz transit, likely to benefit from resumed exports.

United States: The United States is a primary actor in this event, conducting airstrikes against Iran and its allies, enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports, and attempting to negotiate a peace deal while facing retaliatory attacks. Its actions directly impact global oil prices and regional stability.

Bahri: Bahri, Saudi Arabia's shipping arm, had two Very Large Crude Carriers loading crude at Ras Tanura, signaling a resumption of some oil shipments.

United States: The United States was involved in a conflict with Iran, which led to the precautionary shutdown of Saudi Arabia's refinery at Ras Tanura.

Bahri: Bahri's tanker fleet is being used by Saudi Arabia to deliver crude cargoes to Asian customers.

Bahri: Bahri, a Saudi Arabian oil tanker company, is part of a coalition urging International — International Maritime Organization members to consider alternatives to the carbon pricing plan.