U.S. Blockade of Iran & Overland Trade Restrictions

U.S. forces have interdicted nearly 150 vessels and prevented $25 billion in Iranian crude oil exports, allowing only U.S.-approved humanitarian ships into Iranian ports, while Iran permits vessels from China, India, Iran, and Qatar to pass while targeting ships aligned with the U.S. s4s30s34s35s10s85s40 On November 14, Iranian authorities reported three oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines in restricted areas of the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran attacked a U.S. radar installation in Bahrain overnight; earlier on November 11, Iran claimed to strike navigation equipment on Oman's Didamar Island, though Omani officials dispute any damage. s5s7s124 Overland trade faces mixed restrictions: Iraq-Iran crossings are partially closed after Baghdad refused a U.S. request to shut all but two, Pakistan-Iran crossings are intermittently closed, and Turkey-Iran crossings remain open. s13s16s17s20 Inside Iran, inflation has reached 301 percent and the government is urging citizens to reduce gas use amid a 430 million cubic meter shortfall, while Iraq reports $60 billion in economic losses and global shipping delays are adding 10 to 14 days to medication transit times. s20s35s92s95 Maritime agencies warn of a critical threat with a very high likelihood of further attacks; CENTCOM advises shipping to use a southern route through Omani waters while Iran demands prior approval to transit, and maritime advisories disagree on identification signals, with JMIC advising vessels to keep AIS on unless unsafe and UKMTO warning that broadcasting signals increases targeting risks. s5s7s47s48s49

• Vessels InterdictedNearly 150 vessels+3 since Nov 8

  Vessels Interdicted rose from 144 to 150 vessels between 31 Oct, 00:00 and 11 Nov, 22:08 UTC, over 5 reports.

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• Restricted Border Crossingsone crossings-1 since Oct 17Disruption

  Restricted Border Crossings fell from 2 to 1 crossings between 17 Oct, 00:00 and 8 Nov, 23:08 UTC, over 2 reports.

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• …updateAdded reports on an Iranian overnight attack on a U.S. radar installation in Bahrain, 55 merchant ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and updated maritime advisories and resources.
• …updateAdded reports on Iran's winter gas shortages and economic strain, the 100-day mark of the U.S. naval blockade, ongoing drone attacks, and global medication supply delays.