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Dryad Global CEO Corey Ranslem on Iran Ship Seizures and Strait of Hormuz Risk | BBC Interview

Dryad Global CEO Corey Ranslem speaks to the BBC following reports that Iran seized two cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz after multiple vessels came under fire from Iranian forces.
April 24, 2026
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Maritime Intelligence Brief 21 April 2026

The U.S.–Iran maritime picture has just crossed an important threshold: enforcement.
April 21, 2026
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Weekly Maritime Intelligence Brief Updated 23 March 2026

Signs of potential de-escalation are emerging in the U.S.–Iran conflict — but the operating environment for commercial shipping remains exposed to rapid reversals.
March 26, 2026

Dryad Global’s latest Maritime Intelligence Brief 9 March 2026

Dryad Global’s latest Maritime Intelligence Brief, updated 9 March 2026, highlights a risk environment that remains volatile, fast-moving and increasingly interconnected. From conflict-driven..
March 10, 2026

Heightened Risk of GPS/AIS Interference in the Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz - 19 February 2026

Commercial maritime traffic in the Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz is experiencing elevated risks of GPS jamming and AIS spoofing, directly linked to ongoing Iranian military exercises.
February 23, 2026
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Critical Disruption Threat in the Strait of Hormuz Highlights Rising Regional Risk

This week’s Maritime Security Threat Advisory (MSTA) from Dryad Global paints a volatile picture of regional instability in key maritime corridors, with the Strait of Hormuz emerging as a critical..
June 24, 2025
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Strait of Hormuz/oil: Sanguine markets belie growing risk

As tensions rise in the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, there is growing concern about the potential disruption of the vital Gulf shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. While..
December 14, 2023
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It’s the Terrifying Question: Will the War Spread North?

Recent developments in the Hamas-Israel conflict have raised concerns about the potential for a regional conflagration. Israel's plans for a ground offensive against Hamas have sparked fears of the..
November 13, 2023