Iran Says It Struck Several Vessels In Persian Gulf, Cautions US Military About Significant Escalation
Iran’s Claims of Attacks on Tankers in the Persian Gulf On Thursday, Iran asserted that it had attacked seven oil tankers in the Persian Gulf and near the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian government cautioned that ongoing military activities by the United States could provoke a broader Iranian response targeting American military bases across the […]
Two Vessels Go Down Near Strait of Hormuz Following ‘Projectile’ Strikes
Two Ships Sink in the Strait of Hormuz On Wednesday, two vessels either sank in or near the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by mysterious “projectiles.” There seems to be a general belief that Iran might be behind the attacks, possibly using missiles or drones. Interestingly, Iran claimed that one of the ships went […]
Rubio: In recent months, Ukraine has aimed at vessels and infrastructure associated with the U.S.
U.S. Secretary of State Addresses Ukrainian Military Actions This week, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio disclosed that the Ukrainian military has, on several occasions in recent months, targeted vessels and infrastructure associated with the United States. “Over the last few months on a number of occasions, American-linked ships, American oil supplies, have been targeted […]
Chinese Vessels Continue to Show Up in America’s Arctic Area
The United States is actively keeping an eye on Chinese research vessels operating close to Alaska. There are worries that these missions, which are said to be scientific, might allow China to exploit American underwater resources or gain a strategic edge. This year, four Chinese research ships have been spotted in the U.S. Arctic waters, […]
Iran Conducts Fatal Attacks on Commercial Vessels, Resulting in Death of Indian Crew Member
Iran launched cruise missiles at two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, resulting in the death of one crew member and injuring eight others. India’s Ministry of External Affairs has expressed a “strong protest” to the Iranian government, noting that ten of the deceased and injured were Indian nationals employed on a […]
US cancels Iran sanctions relief following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz
The United States is ending certain oil sanctions exemptions for Iran that were part of a framework agreement initiated after Iran attacked commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz earlier in the week. These attacks, which took place between Monday and Tuesday, have reignited existing tensions, especially following President Trump’s comments about providing Iran a […]
Vessels gradually pass through the Strait of Hormuz as US allies criticize Iran’s response.
Shipping traffic was slow in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday as U.S. allies in the Gulf expressed strong disapproval of Iran’s recent drone strike on Bahrain. The United Arab Emirates condemned the attack in “the strongest terms,” while Kuwait, which is home to a significant U.S. military base, labeled it a “threat to regional […]
Houthis announce complete prohibition of Israeli vessels in the Red Sea as the US responds.
Progress with Iran Can Only Be Achieved Through ‘Force’, Experts Warn President Trump has hinted that a peace agreement with Iran might be on the horizon. He suggested that the supreme leader may give his approval to this deal, which would involve the U.S. lifting its blockade. However, Rebecca Heinrichs, a senior fellow at the […]
Drone and missile strikes aim at cargo vessels close to Iraq
A cargo ship operating near Umm Qasr port in Iraq was struck by a drone attack on Monday. The following day, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) took responsibility for a missile attack on a commercial vessel, asserting it was justified retaliation against “terrorist” US forces after an incident involving an Iranian ship. The initial […]
Visit to New Orleans features tall ships and military vessels over the weekend
New Orleans Welcomes Sail 250 Celebration NEW ORLEANS — The waterfront resonated with the calls of ship whistles this week as New Orleans played host to the first event of Sail 250, a national tribute marking America’s 250th birthday. Tall ships and naval vessels from many countries lined up along the Mississippi River, allowing the […]