Maritime security
China expands coast guard patrols off Taiwan’s east coast
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
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis vow to block Israeli ships from traversing Red Sea
Iran: US Hormuz escort plan would breach ceasefire
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.
UK hosts talks with 35 countries on reopening Strait of Hormuz, US absent
British foreign minister Yvette Cooper will chair the virtual meeting of about 35 countries including France, Germany, Italy, Canada and the United Arab Emirates.
Strait of Hormuz: The 40-kilometer chokepoint holding the world economy hostage - analysis
The short-term disruptions and long-term transformations in the world’s most critical energy corridor
'Quiet death': At least 80 killed in US strike on Iranian warship, some still missing
The Sri Lankan navy dispatched a rescue mission after a distress call from the Iranian ship, a defense ministry spokesperson said earlier on Wednesday.
IRGC tell ships passage through Strait of Hormuz 'not allowed'
Vessels in the Gulf reported receiving messages warning that no ships were allowed to pass the Strait of Hormuz, according to EU and UK agencies, though Iran has not confirmed any closure.
