Middle East maritime threat still elevated as Israel-Iran ceasefire remains fragile
Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz have been broadcasting unusual messages concerning nationality in a bid to avoid being attacked as doubts linger over the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, according to maritime risk analytics firm Windward and ship tracking data on Thursday.
The signals have been used since conflict broke out between Israel and Iran early this month, which led the US to strike Iranian nuclear sites.
US President Donald Trump brokered a ceasefire after 12 days of war but the maritime threat remains elevated, the Joint Maritime Information Centre (JMIC) said.
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