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As 1500 Ships Wait to Cross Strait of Hormuz, 40 Countries’ Prepare...

May 13, 2026 @ 12:29 PM

An EU defence ministers conference yesterday decided to prepare for a joint military mission of 40 nations, led by the UK an France to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The mission focuses on neutralizing any mines and protecting civilian shipping

Somali Pirates Hijack Oil Tanker with Egyptian, Syrian Sailors off Yemen

May 12, 2026 @ 03:12 PM

A St. Kitts flagged oil tanker was reportedly hijacked by Somali pirates off the coast of Yemen on Monday

Iran Expands Strait of Hormuz Operational Zone

May 12, 2026 @ 01:24 PM

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has expanded the scope of the Strait of Hormuz into a vast operational area. he political deputy of IRGC, Mohammad Akbarzadeh said in a TV interview that under the new plan, the expanse of the Strait of Hormuz has increased from 20–30 miles in...

Iran Can Replace UAE with Eurasia, Turkey, Pakistan as Partners in $25...

May 9, 2026 @ 04:19 PM

Iran may replace its $25 bn trade with the UAE by opening up new markets in Eurasian countries, utilize Turkeys transit hub and develop road corridors through Pakistan and China's Western Rail Route. Relations between Tehran and Abu Dhabi are at their lowest ebb following Iran attacking US bases in the...

5 Sailors Missing, 10 Injured after US Navy Fires at Two Iranian

May 8, 2026 @ 07:37 PM

Five sailors are missing and 10 injured as U.S

Egyptian Rafale Jets to Aid U.A.E Against Iran

May 8, 2026 @ 12:57 PM

Egypt has flown a squadron of its Rafale fighter jets to the U.A

U.S. Warships Attack Iranian Tanker, Tehran Launches Missiles, Drone At Them

May 8, 2026 @ 08:03 AM

Risk of full-scale war looms as American and Iranian forces were locked in combat this morning on land and at sea, following an attempt by the US Navy to attack a tanker carrying Iranian oil. The IRGC responded with missiles and drones at U

US, Iran Near Peace Deal: Axios

May 6, 2026 @ 11:52 AM

Iran and the U.S

US KC-135R Refueling Tanker Missing over Strait of Hormuz After Emergency Signal:...

May 5, 2026 @ 01:51 PM

A US Air Force KC-135 refueling tanker disappeared from radar over the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday after broadcasting a 7700 squawk code — the international general emergency signal — according to open-source flight tracking data and social media reports. The skies above Hormuz reportedly came under intense electronic interference since Tuesday, reports say

Five Killed as US Navy Attacks Iranian Missile Boats During Strait Transition

May 5, 2026 @ 12:24 PM

At least five people have been killed in a US attack on two cargo vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Irans Tasnim news agency reported. The vessels carrying civilian cargo were traveling from the Omani port of Khasab to the coast of Iran

After Drones, Russia Could Consider Adapting Iranian High-speed Boats

May 5, 2026 @ 11:52 AM

The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy's high-speed boats have proved more effective than large warships in the Strait of Hormuz conflict which could be useful to the Russian Navy for dealing with Ukrainian unmanned and manned combat boats in the Black Sea, and NATO vessels in the Baltic. Analyzing Russia's experience in poorly countering the Ukrainian "mosquito fleet," of small manned and unmanned vessels, the Russian Navy could procure 50-70 Iranian interceptor boats and turn the balance of power from being a victim to a hunter,

War Resumes in the Middle East?: Iran Fires Warning Shots at US...

May 4, 2026 @ 07:50 PM

The war against Iran appears poised for a major escalation as Iran fires warning shots at US warships and closes the Strait of Hormuz, the US said it shot down six Iranian missile boats. The UAE tonight said it repulsed a missile and drone attack from Ira n

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