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How a widening Iran war puts Egypt's Suez Canal at risk

Analysis: From the Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea, the Iran war is reshaping maritime security – and the Suez Canal may no longer be beyond its reach

Paul Iddon
03 August, 2026
In this picture obtained from Iran's ISNA news agency on June 18, 2026, vessels are seen anchored in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz.
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World
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Seafarers attacked in Hormuz sue shipping company in Thailand

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
10 July, 2026
Maps4Media processed and enhanced Sentinal-2 satellite imagery shows a broad view of the Strait of Hormuz between southern Iran and Oman's Musandam Peninsula
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MENA
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Iran, Oman to study charging service costs for Hormuz

The New Arab Staff
23 June, 2026
A vessel is anchored off the coast of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates
Strait of Hormuz
Economy
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'Too early' to resume Hormuz transits, shipping giants warn

Oliver Mizzi
16 June, 2026
Boats navigate the sea on April 28, 2026 on Qeshm Island, Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
Strait of Hormuz
Energy
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US using an Iranian smuggling tactic to sneak oil out of Gulf

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
16 June, 2026
Gaza War
MENA
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LNG vessel sails through Red Sea amid Houthi attacks, data shows

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
21 June, 2024
A group of Houthi rebels in Yemen, some pointing rifles in the air
Red Sea
Economy
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Shipping industry urges Red Sea action as Houthis sink second vessel

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
19 June, 2024
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World
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US: Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses after ship collision

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
26 March, 2024
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Yemen
MENA
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Blast hits ship off Yemen as US destroys Houthi drones

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
17 March, 2024
Gaza War
Perspectives

'Don't say Gaza': Why US strikes on Houthis miss the mark

Magnus Fitz

Magnus Fitz

01 February, 2024
Gaza War
Perspectives

US bombs won't stop the Houthis. Yemenis will pay the price

Arwa Mokdad

Arwa Mokdad

25 January, 2024
Gaza War
MENA
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Ships disavow Israel to evade Houthi attacks in Red Sea

The New Arab Staff
17 January, 2024
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Red Sea
Analysis
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Why Arab states didn't join the US-led Red Sea task force

Stasa Salacanin
16 January, 2024
UAE
Energy
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UAE bans 'unsafe' tankers with Cameroon flag

The New Arab Staff
10 January, 2024
Red Sea
Economy
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Shipping firms react to Houthi attacks in Red Sea

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
29 December, 2023
Gaza War
MENA
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Israel shipping costs rising as Red Sea attacks worsen

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
18 December, 2023
Gaza War
MENA
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Israeli ships forced to reroute as Houthi threats intensify

The New Arab Staff
28 November, 2023
Tunisia
MENA
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Tanker that sank off Tunisia was empty: ministry

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
23 April, 2022
Israel
MENA
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Liberian 'boat blast' may have been Iranian error

The New Arab Staff
06 July, 2021
Egypt
Suez Canal
MENA
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Egyptian media mocked over Suez 'back to normal' reports

The New Arab Staff
27 March, 2021
Suez Canal [Getty]
Suez Canal
MENA
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Suez Canal ship owners face millions in insurance claims

The New Arab Staff
25 March, 2021