RT 39 m 27 s In this episode of What's Going on With Shipping?, Sal Mercogliano dives into the eighth week of the intensifying maritime conflict between the United States and Iran. As both sides enforce competing blockades across the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf of Oman, and the Arabian Sea, the "choke points" are truly being choked, with significant implications for global trade and oil prices. 00:00 – Intro: Staged Takeover Analysis 01:25 – JMIC Update: Somali Piracy Surge 01:58 – "PEG LEG" & The Pirate Action Groups 03:05 – Regional Threat Overview: The Mine Question 05:41 – The...