MSC ARIES – HIGHJACKED SHIP IN HORMUZ
The Middle East sparks complex geopolitical conflicts, and these tensions are increasingly spilling over into critical shipping routes. The Bab el-Mandeb and Strait of Hormuz, vital chokepoints for global trade between Europe and Asia, are particularly vulnerable to disruptions.
In a recent incident, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted an MSC containership due to its alleged connections to Israel, further escalating tensions in the region.