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Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards Somalia
It is the second time an oil tanker has been hijacked in the area in the past 10 days.…
Oil tanker hijacked off Yemen, steers toward Somalia
Trump says US Navy acting ‘like pirates’ to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports
He also said the US' seizure of ships, some which carried oil, was "a very profitable" business. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
Somali piracy resurfaces in the lightly-protected waters
Piracy concerns are rising off the coast of Somalia with the government unable to patrol the vast coastline.…
US Hormuz coalition ‘not in competition’ with France-Britain mission, says French minister
The minister said the US-led coalition would complement the mission. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
Why is piracy rising off Somalia again — and is the Iran war responsible?
At least four vessels have been hijacked in the past week or two, raising fears of a piracy resurgence.…
Trump admin pitches new international coalition to coordinate reopening of Strait of Hormuz
The Maritime Freedom Construct is meant to be a diplomatic and military push to work with allied countries and shipping companies to help reopen the vital waterway.…
U.S. seeks new coalition to free up ships in Hormuz, internal cable says
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio approved the creation of the Maritime Freedom Construct…
Trump administration pitches others to join new coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The "Maritime Freedom Construct" would coordinate diplomatic efforts.…
Piracy rises off Somalia as US-Israeli war on Iran diverts naval forces
More than a dozen sailors, mostly from Pakistan, are being held by Somali pirates as hijackings and harassment surge.…
US seeks 'maritime freedom' coalition to restart Strait of Hormuz shipping
Iran effectively closed the crucial waterway when the war broke out on 28 February. Normally one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas transits the waterway. Its closu…
Australia in talks over latest US proposal to open Strait of Hormuz
Australia has begun discussions with the United States about joining the latest US proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as the Trump administration tries to build an internatio…
Japan's PM vows all diplomatic efforts to ensure passage of vessels through Hormuz
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Thursday that she will continue all diplomatic efforts to ensure the passage of all vessels though t...…
高市首相 イラン大統領と電話会談 船舶の安全改めて働きかけ
【NHK】高市総理大臣は、30日午後6時半前からおよそ20分間、イランのペゼシュキアン大統領と電話で会談しました。 ペゼシュキアン大統領とは、4月8日にも電話会談を行っています。 高市総理大臣は、イランのペ…
U.S. seeks help from allies to reopen Strait of Hormuz as crude prices surge
Trump is slated to receive a briefing on Thursday on plans for a series of fresh military strikes on Iran…
REP GARAMENDI, SEN KELLY: We must work together to make America a shipbuilding power
Bipartisan lawmakers introduce the SHIPS for America Act to counter China's shipbuilding dominance and rebuild U.S. maritime national security.…
The Strait of Hormuz is a data problem, not just a military one
GPS jamming, zombie ship IDs, and AIS blackouts have turned the world's most important oil corridor into a data void—and the real threat to global markets.…
Israel says intercepted 175 Gaza flotilla activists on 20 boats
Israel intercepts 175 Gaza flotilla activists from 20 boats, stating they are now aboard an Israeli navy ship.…
US seeks new coalition to get ships moving again in Strait of Hormuz, internal cable says
It was described as a joint initiative by the State Department and the Pentagon. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
US seeks new coalition to get ships moving again in Hormuz, WSJ reports
US seeks new coalition to get ships moving again in Hormuz, internal cable says…
Britain to create joint naval force with nine European countries as ‘complement’ to Nato
Royal Navy chief says unified naval force will deter future Russian threats from the ‘open sea border’ to the north Britain has agreed to create a unified naval force with nine Eur…
Japan’s PM engages with Iran for safe Strait of Hormuz passage
Japan's PM engages with Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Traffic normal by May 15 at 15.5% YES.…
Russian 'shadow fleet' undeterred by Starmer's threat as nearly 100 ships cross U.K. waters
Since the U.K. prime minister's remarks in March, the number of Russian vessels subject to sanctions transiting its waters was unchanged from previous months.…
U.S. Marines board merchant ship in Arabian Sea suspected to be headed to Iran
U.S. Marines boarded a merchant ship in the Arabian Sea, suspecting it was bound for Iran amid ongoing blockades.…
US-Iran ceasefire can’t paper over fires in the Strait of Hormuz
While the United States and Iran exchange peace proposals in Islamabad, the Middle East remains trapped in a cycle of escalation. Ships burn in the Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon absorb…
US military boards commercial ship suspected of attempting to evade Iran blockade
Video. US Marines boarded a commercial vessel suspected of heading to Iran before releasing it after inspection, as Washington enforces its blockade and redirects ships in the Stra…
Fears of resurgence in Somali piracy after three vessels hijacked in past week
Pirates appear to be taking advantage of international naval strength being diverted elsewhere in region Three vessels have been hijacked off the coast of Somalia in the past week,…
China orders maritime security research as Strait of Hormuz crisis exposes trade risks
The research agenda will also focus on safeguarding port access and critical mineral investments amid rising threats to global trade.…
Iran to enforce protocols for Strait of Hormuz passage post-war
Iran will enforce protocols for Strait of Hormuz passage post-war. Traffic returning to normal by May 15 at 59.5% YES.…
U.S. says examining latest Iran proposal on Hormuz
The U.S. reviews Iran's proposal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions and economic impacts.…
Trump reviews Iranian proposal aimed at reopening Strait of Hormuz
The White House confirms Trump met his national security advisers on Monday to discuss the plan.…
New Zealand spy plane reports possible North Korea sanctions breach at sea
New Zealand's Defence Force says a North Korean ship was observed engaging in a possible transfer of illicit goods at sea.…
A $700m super-yacht linked to a Russian oligarch just sailed through the Strait of Hormuz
It is not clear how the multi-deck pleasure vessel, complete with a helipad and a submarine, was able to use the blockaded shipping lane at the heart of the US-Iran conflict.…
At UN, China denounces Japan and EU over South China Sea remarks
Neither mentioned China, which claims most of the South China Sea and disputes territory, by name. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
How to demine the Strait of Hormuz
Clearing mines from Gulf waterway will take weeks even if US navy receives help from reluctant European allies…