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What is the US Fifth Fleet, America’s backbone in the Middle East and why is it under Iran’s attack?Iran's IRGC claimed to have targeted the US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain amidst escalating tensions. This naval command, cruc...
Musket balls and a burnt hull: First shipwrecks linked to Pirates of the Caribbean discovered in Nassau Harbor, The BahamasNassau, Bahamas, once a pirate haven, has yielded six shipwrecks. Three wrecks are linked to the Golden Age of Piracy. These discoveries ar...
'US committed to 'next level' defence ties with India: State Dept Spox Tommy PigottThe US reaffirms its strong strategic partnership with India. Washington clarifies its relationships with India and Pakistan are independen...
INS Kolkata thwarts suspected piracy attack near merchant vessel MV Mashallah 1Indian Naval Ship INS Kolkata successfully thwarted a piracy attempt near merchant vessel MV Mashallah 1. The warship responded swiftly to ...
US 'only' country capable of opening Hormuz Strait, Marco Rubio saysThe United States has launched "Project Freedom" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that America is uniq...
Strait of Hormuz traffic drops by over 90%, fewer than 10 ships daily amid US-Iran tensionsUS-Iran war: Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted by over 90 percent. This critical global energy route is experienc...
Will Donald Trump accept Iranian peace proposal? US reviews Tehran offer as war stalemate hits oil, shipping and global economyWill Donald Trump accept Iranian peace proposal? The United States is reviewing a new offer from Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait ...
West Asia War: US says it's hunting for explosive mines in latest push to open Strait of HormuzWest Asia War: The United States Navy is actively clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz. This crucial oil shipping route faces disruptio...
Indian seafarer among crew of ship held by Iran in Strait of HormuzIran has captured two foreign ships and fired on a third near the Strait of Hormuz. At least one Indian seafarer is on a vessel taken by Ir...
Defence and maritime cooperation of India-Africa driven by vision 'MAHASAGAR', says EAM S JaishankarHighlighting the strategic dimension, Jaishankar said, "Defence, security and maritime cooperation play an important role in our engagement...
Shadow of Hormuz: Why is the Gulf crisis turning all eyes to Malacca StraitThe Strait of Malacca, a vital global trade artery, faces increased scrutiny following disruptions elsewhere. This busy waterway connects E...
One of three ships fired at by Iran may have been bound for GujaratThree commercial vessels were fired upon by Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz, with two subsequently seized. Initial shipping data ind...
How Asia should deal with the ‘Malacca dilemma’The Iran conflict has shown how easily key sea routes can be used as strategic tools, raising concerns beyond the Strait of Hormuz to other...
Iran urges UN to press US for release of seized commercial vessel TouskaIran'has formally urged the global body to press the United States to immediately and unconditionally release the Iranian commercial vessel...
Trump offers mixed messages about path ahead for US war against IranPresident Trump issued conflicting statements regarding the U.S. war with Iran, expressing no urgency to end the conflict while anticipatin...
US releases footage showing tactical sequence as Marines rappel, board and seize Iranian-flagged vessel Touska in Gulf of OmanAmerican forces boarded an Iranian ship, the Touska, in the Gulf of Oman. The vessel allegedly ignored warnings and attempted to breach a U...
Iran will 'never' give up Strait of Hormuz control, says MP Ebrahim AziziIran has asserted permanent control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, citing national sovereignty. A senior lawmaker told Press TV that ...
Iranian forces launch drones toward US warships after attack on commercial ship in Sea of Oman: Iran mediaIranian forces launched drones at US warships after an attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Sea of Oman. The IRGC claimed US force...
US ready to resume strikes if Iran rejects peace deal, warns HegsethU.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned Iran that the United States is strengthening its military power and will maintain a maritime bloc...
Iran slams US plans of blockade of its ports, says no Gulf port will be safe if its maritime security is threatenedAn Iranian Armed Forces spokesperson called U.S. restrictions on vessels in international waters “illegal” and said they amount to piracy, ...