Since the outbreak of the Middle East shipping crisis triggered by the attack on Iran by the United States and Israel, the situation has continued to deteriorate!

According to CCTV News, on the night of March 2nd local time, an advisor to the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran stated that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed and Iran will strike all ships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. At present, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran has not issued an official statement.

Dubai's Jebel Ali Port has resumed operations.

According to a report by Reuters on March 2nd, the Jebel Ali Port in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, which had previously experienced a short suspension of operations, has now resumed its operations.

It is reported that the globally renowned port operator, Dubai Global Port Authority, has clearly stated in an update to its clients that as of 18:00 on March 1, 2026 (UAE time), the operations of the 1st to 4th docks at Jebel Ali Port have resumed normalcy.

DP World stated in its announcement that it will continue to closely monitor the situation and maintain close and efficient communication and coordination with relevant departments to ensure the smooth and orderly operation of the port. At the same time, to ensure port safety, enhanced security and safety measures are still in place internally, and strict control and inspection are carried out for personnel, goods and various facilities entering and leaving the port.

Iran will crack down on all ships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz

On the late night of March 2nd local time, an advisor to the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran stated that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed and Iran will strike all ships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

The chief reporter from the station learned that on March 2nd, a fishing port in Jask City, Hormozgan Province in southern Iran was attacked by US and Israeli fighter jets. This attack caused more than 100 local residents' barges to be severely damaged and catch fire. One person was injured in the air strike.

An oil tanker flying the American flag was "destroyed" by an Iranian missile

On March 2nd, the social media account of the Tehran Times in Iran reported that the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched a missile to "destroy" the "Stanair Inpetev" oil tanker, which was anchored in the port of Bahrain and flying the American flag.

Bloomberg previously reported that this US oil tanker, which was part of the US military's fuel procurement program, was damaged in the Persian Gulf. Bloomberg did not disclose the exact location where the ship was attacked.

As the US-Israeli-Iran conflict enters a stalemate phase, the navigation blockage in the Strait of Hormuz and the operational fluctuations at major airports in the Middle East are evolving from isolated incidents into persistent risk sources. The dual uncertainties of the shipping routes and hubs have pushed the global logistics industry into a highly vulnerable zone. Han Yue International will closely monitor policy developments and simultaneously make preparations for alternative markets and backup supply chains to maintain flexibility. Optimize market layout, pre-plan alternative solutions, and enable shippers to maintain resilience and toughness in the face of fluctuations. If you need the latest information or customized response plans, please contact our customer service.