Navy

Iran, Russia to conduct navy drills on Sea of Oman to combat maritime terrorism - report

The drill's goal is to promote convergence and coordination in joint measures to counter activities that threaten maritime security and safety, and to combat maritime terrorism.

Fishing boats are anchored in the waters off Beris Port near Chabahar, Iran on December 17, 2025. Situated about 60 kilometers east of Chabahar in Iran's southern Sistan-Baluchistan province, Beris Port lies along the Makran coast on the Gulf of Oman.
 A boat approaches the St Kitt's and Nevis-flagged container ship Marsa Victory while crusing in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Khasab in Oman's northern Musandam peninsula on June 25, 2025.

Iran temporarily closes Strait of Hormuz due to 'security precautions,' shipping safety

Personnel onboard the Indian Navy's INS Shardul salute during the opening ceremony of the 5th Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo 2025 off the coast of Indonesia's resort island of Bali on February 16, 2025.

India seizes Iran-linked US-sanctioned tankers, steps up surveillance

Military personnel place a flag on a submarine during the Velayat-90 war games by the Iranian navy in the Strait of Hormuz in southern Iran December 27, 2011

Iran's IRGC Navy launches maritime drill in Strait of Hormuz, one day before US nuclear talks


Iran-backed Houthis shoot down US drone near Yemen

A Houthi military spokesperson said they shot down the drone in airspace over Yemeni territorial waters.

 The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) fires a Standard Missile (SM) 2 to defeat a combination of Houthi missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles in the Red Sea, Oct. 19, 2023.

'Post' observes IDF naval bombardment of Hamas in Gaza City

The IDF Navy has been fighting Hamas since the early hours of the Hamas invasion on October 7.

 Israeli Navy Sa'ar 6-class corvette warship fires at a target in Gaza, during the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, from an unspecified location October 14, 2023 in this still image from handout video.

IDF takes over Hamas military stronghold in northern Gaza

Israeli Navy takes down Hamas 'strategic targets' across Strip • IDF: Explosions near al-Quds hospital signify Hamas weaponry present

 Israeli forces are seen operating in the Gaza Strip on November 7, 2023

Cutting-edge Israeli warship used for first time in Gaza attack

Cutting-edge Saar 6 vessels were used in the first attack on Gaza.

 Israel's second Saar-6 corvette, a warship dubbed "Oz", sails before a welcoming ceremony by the Israeli Navy to mark its arrival, in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Haifa, northern Israel June 9, 2021

The US naval support for Israel is strategically and symbolically necessary - editorial

The comparison of ISIS to Hamas drives home the justification Israel has for using its full power to destroy the terrorist threat.

 People stand onboard the American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford in the North Sea off Denmark, May 22, 2023.

Iran adding cruise missiles to frigate in bid to strengthen navy

Iran doesn’t have very many large surface ships capable of performing blue-water naval operations far from base.

Two Iranian warships Khark (back) and Sabalan (front) are docked in Port Sudan Sepember 20, 2013

China, Saudi Arabia to hold joint 'Blue Sword' naval drill next month

Naval forces of China have played a role in the Middle East over the last 13 years as part of the Chinese navy’s role in the Gulf of Aden.

China's aircraft carrier Liaoning takes part in a military drill of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy in the western Pacific Ocean.

The Battle of Latakia: When Israel became self-sufficient in naval combat - opinion

Israel Aircraft Industries demonstrated the superiority of Israeli technological advancements at sea.

 THE GABRIEL missiles which caused the sinking of the enemy’s boats during the Battle of Latakia are still a part of the naval commando missile boat unit’s insignia, the writer notes.

Ukraine says Russian Black Sea Fleet Commander killed, no comment by Moscow

It was not immediately clear how Ukraine's Special Forces counted the dead and wounded in the attack.

 Commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet Vice-Admiral Viktor Sokolov salutes during a send-off ceremony for reservists drafted during partial mobilisation, in Sevastopol, Crimea September 27, 2022.

Egypt launches massive ‘Bright Star’ military drill with 30 countries

This year's Bright Star drills have increased in importance due to the number of countries involved and Egypt’s increasing diplomatic and military influence in the region.

 American and Egyptian paratroopers are air-dropped from a C-130 Hercules aircraft during exercise Bright Star 2007