Maritime security
Iran says Strait of Hormuz could reopen within a week as Tehran weighs US response
Iran has now warned regional countries that any attempt to open new routes for oil exports would be considered hostile, a senior regional official close to Tehran said.
Israel Navy moves toward semi-autonomous fleet with robotic ships
'Sponge of the sea': Israeli researchers develop aerogel that captures, breaks down oil spills
South Korea reviews military options to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
China expands coast guard patrols off Taiwan’s coast, as Taiwan tracks 'upward trend' of movement
China launched a new coast guard patrol east of Taiwan, prompting Taipei to deploy vessels and vow to expel Chinese ships from its waters.
Cargo vessel exchanges fire with armed craft off of Yemen, UKMTO reports
There was an exchange of fire between the small craft and the vessel's armed security team, and the craft then turned away, UKMTO added.
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis vow to block Israeli ships from traversing Red Sea
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi terrorist organization declared a "complete and total ban on Israeli maritime navigation."
Iran: US Hormuz escort plan would breach ceasefire
Iranian officials have stressed that Tehran would not back down from its position regarding control of the strategic waterway.
Russia’s shadow fleet continues passing UK waters despite boarding threat
In the month after Starmer's March 25 threat, at least 98 Russian vessels subject to UK sanctions transited its waters, about the same as each of the last three months.
Suspected pirates hijack cargo ship off Somalia, vessel headed toward coastline with crew onboard
The UKMTO said in a statement that the incident occurred 6 nautical miles north east of Garacad, describing it as a hijack but giving no additional details.
Turkey could consider joining Strait of Hormuz demining operation, Hakan Fidan says
Speaking to reporters in London, Hakan Fidan also said he believed issues related to Iran's nuclear program could be resolved at the next round of talks in Pakistan.
Israel breaks new ground at sea as Mossad, elite Shayetet 13 raid Lebanon's Naqoura
While for the ground forces, this has manifested itself in creating buffer zones in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, for the Navy, it has meant special forces carrying out more risky operations.
Israeli Navy hits Iran, Hezbollah, Syria, Yemen, and Gaza targets with precision strikes
With over 1,000 naval combat soldiers at sea for over 26,000 hours in only 47 days of the current Iran-Hezbollah war, the navy said on Thursday.
Red Sea arena: Yemen’s Houthis open fourth front in Iran war, with global implications
BEHIND THE LINES: By joining Iran’s war, the Houthis have opened a dangerous new arena – one that could hit global trade, oil flows, and the wider regional balance.
