maritime security
Egypt says fire on ships at Damietta port caused by drone
A drone strike ignited fires on a Greek-owned tanker and a U.S. storage facility at Damietta Port, occurring amid a violent surge in US-Iran regional hostilities.
Indian sailor killed in Black Sea attack on vessel MV Omorfi
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has condemned a series of attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea that have resulted in multiple Indian casualties.
US and Iran exchange attacks as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz
Tensions surge in the Strait of Hormuz as the US and Iran exchange attacks, leading to stalled shipping and rising global energy costs.
US and Iran trade missile strikes amid escalating Strait of Hormuz conflict
Hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified, with Iranian strikes impacting multiple nations and the U.S. conducting strikes on military targets. The conflict has jeopardized an interim ceasefire and led the U.S. to revoke a license for the sale of Iranian crude oil.
US military strikes Iran after attack on civilian ship in Hormuz Strait
The United States and Iran have exchanged missile and drone strikes after Iranian attacks on civilian vessels, sparking a dangerous escalation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s Top Diplomat in Oman for Talks on Strait of Hormuz
Iran's top diplomat arrives in Muscat for high-level talks on maritime security as US bombing raids and shipping disputes threaten regional stability.
US demands Iran guarantee open transit in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has declared an interim ceasefire over as the US pressures Iran to cease attacks on ships and guarantee open transit in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran, China and Russia to hold joint naval exercises in Strait of Hormuz
The Maritime Security Belt 2026 exercise will involve naval units from Iran, China, and Russia to test coordination and tactical readiness in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran fires missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz, Axios reports
Two commercial vessels, including the Al Rekayyat LNG tanker, were struck by missiles in the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of indirect U.S.-Iran talks.
Singapore and Indonesia pledge to keep Strait of Malacca open and safe
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and President Prabowo Subianto committed to maintaining the Strait of Malacca's security and expanding cross-border energy trade.
Iran warns oil tankers to follow approved routes in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's joint military command warned oil tankers to follow approved navigation routes in the Strait of Hormuz or face a forceful response.
Oman proposes fee plan for ships using Strait of Hormuz despite US opposition
Oman has submitted a proposal to charge commercial vessels for navigation and security services in the Strait of Hormuz, which the US has rejected.
US strikes Iran after drone attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. aircraft carried out retaliatory strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz following a drone attack on a Singapore-flagged commercial vessel.
US forces strike Iranian targets after drone attack in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military launched retaliatory strikes against Iranian coastal radar and storage facilities following a drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attacked
The International Maritime Organization has paused a large-scale operation to evacuate stranded sailors after the Singapore-flagged vessel Ever Lovely was attacked.