Maritime security
Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln en route to Middle East as US mulls over Iran strike options
The moves, reported since late Friday, came as US officials and regional militaries coordinated on contingency planning for possible Iranian retaliation.
Ashdod Port boosts investment in Israeli cyber‑resilience start-up Salvador Technologies
Taiwan launches massive unmanned sea drone program
Israeli firm that detects divers and submarines considers listing on Tel Aviv exchange
Fire breaks out on US naval ship off Japan's Okinawa
There have been no reports of injuries, and vessels from Japan's Self-Defense Forces are fighting the fire, NHK said.
Russian, Chinese navies to conduct joint patrols in Asia-Pacific, Interfax reports
The two navies held joint drills in the Sea of Japan over August 1-5 that included artillery firing, practicing anti-submarine and air defense missions, and improving joint search and rescue ops.
Germany accuses China of targeting aircraft with laser over Red Sea
Berlin summons Chinese ambassador after incident involving military surveillance aircraft; Beijing denies accusations.
Germany calls on Iran to restrain Houthis, stop attacks on Red Sea ships
"We condemn this in the strongest possible terms and expect Iran to exert its influence on the Houthis to put an end to it," said Wadephul.
Four saved from Red Sea ship sunk by Houthis, crew still held captive
The Houthis are believed to be holding six of the Eternity C's complement of 22 crew and three guards, maritime security sources said.
Houthi attacks show Israel is not entering quiet period after Iran ceasefire - analysis
The Houthis had stopped their attacks on shipping over the last six months, following a ceasefire in Gaza and then a short US bombing campaign.
Israel strikes Houthi ports across Yemen, 'Galaxy Leader' ship
The IDF struck three ports, a power station, and a ship used for terrorist purposes in the Red Sea, Defense Minister Katz noted.
First Red Sea naval attack in months raises alarms - analysis
The attack on the ship comes as Iranian-backed militias in Iraq are also suspected of numerous drone and missile attacks over the past two weeks.
Iran's last card: Will the Houthis try to rejoin the war amid Israeli strikes? - analysis
The US threats to intervene against Iran have apparently led the Houthis to reconsider their stance, leading to Iran possibly playing its final card.
Iran and Israel trade accusations at UN shipping agency over sea lanes
Iran has previously threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz to traffic in retaliation for Western pressure.
