Trump: The U.S. Is Targeting Iranian Boats with the Same Weapon Used on Drug Boats
U.S. Military Targets Iranian Vessels The U.S. military is actively engaging numerous small Iranian boats, which Iran refers to as “mosquito fleets.” President Trump noted that these operations utilize the same missiles deployed against drug trafficking ships in the Caribbean. During his remarks at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, President Trump highlighted the recent […]
See 100 Tall Ships and Navy Boats Gather in New York Harbor for Fourth of July Parade
A fleet of ships passed through New York Harbor on Saturday, marking Independence Day and honoring the Statue of Liberty. This parade, organized by Sail4th 250, showcased tall ships from around the globe to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, reportedly the largest gathering of such vessels in history. The procession spanned from the Verrazzano Bridge to […]
The Origins of the United States Navy: A Fishing Boat’s Journey
A Look at the Origins of the U.S. Navy On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress approved the formation of what would become the United States Navy. Interestingly, this powerful navy started out as just a single fishing vessel. It all began in August 1775, when George Washington, driven by a desperate need for gunpowder […]
NJ Transit to deploy 600-person emergency boats for the World Cup
Commuters might have to adjust their travel plans once more. New Jersey’s transit system, facing ongoing challenges, is preparing two large boats to ferry World Cup fans across the Hudson River to their games, officials confirmed. Chris Corulli, the CEO of New Jersey Transit Authority, mentioned that, typically, the agency operates only trains and buses. […]
Spain Discovers Over 600 Illegal Drug Boats in the Strait of Gibraltar
Drug Trafficking Concerns in the Strait of Gibraltar COVAM, the primary maritime surveillance agency of the Spanish Navy, has identified over 600 speedboats believed to be involved in drug trafficking in the Strait of Gibraltar. This troubling information surfaced in Spain’s Ministry of National Security’s latest annual report, which was presented to parliament. As concerns […]
Border authorities detain 60 people from 3 smuggling boats near the California coast
Smuggling Boats Intercepted Off California Coast U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), alongside the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), recently arrested 60 individuals aboard three smuggling vessels off the California coastline. According to CBP, the air and sea operations crew had been actively working since April 17. Their first encounter involved a 24-foot boat near San […]
Iran can disrupt the world’s oil supply with just a fleet of small boats, not a navy.
U.S.-Iran Naval Tensions: An Ongoing Challenge ISLAMABAD — President Trump stated that the U.S. had “defeated Iran’s navy,” referencing a series of attacks since late February that have taken out warships, submarines, and crucial military sites. However, despite these actions, Iran managed to effectively close the Strait of Hormuz. Experts pointed out that operations in […]
Party Boats in the Gulf of America — Can Trump’s Strait Blockade Spark a New Age of American Energy Production?
From the Persian Gulf to the American Gulf Recent marine intelligence indicates a notable influx of oil tankers—mainly transporting crude oil—heading towards the U.S. Gulf. According to maritime data firm Windward, as of Monday, 171 crude oil tankers were en route to the U.S. Gulf Coast, which represents an increase of over 50% compared to […]
Raids in Eastern Pacific leave 5 dead on suspected cartel boats
The United States executed two significant attacks on Saturday, targeting vessels linked to designated terrorist organizations, as reported by the US Southern Command. According to a post on Southcom’s X account, these operations were carried out under the direction of Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan. The post detailed that on April 11, the Joint Task […]
Airstrikes on suspected drug boats result in 5 deaths and 1 survivor in the eastern Pacific, according to US military.
U.S. Military Strikes Drug Traffickers in Eastern Pacific The Trump administration is ramping up its efforts against Iranian ports while also conducting operations against alleged drug traffickers in Latin America. On Sunday, the U.S. military announced it had destroyed two vessels suspected of drug smuggling in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in the deaths of five […]