Iran called off retaliatory strikes against Ukraine after Kiev apologized for a July 25 drone attack on an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea that killed one sailor. Ukraine claimed the ship carried military gear for Russia, while Iran insisted it was civilian cargo.
A Turkish-operated, Cameroon-flagged cargo ship named Nadezhda was hit in a drone attack off the Russian port of Novorossiysk. Three people were injured and Russian vessels evacuated the 22-member crew.
Iran called off planned retaliatory strikes against Ukraine after Kiev apologized for a July 25 drone attack on an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea that killed one sailor.
A Ukrainian drone attack on the Cameroonian-flagged cargo ship Nadezhda injured four sailors, including three Turkish citizens, approximately 30 miles off Novorossiysk, according to reports.
Russian forces have struck over 80 Ukrainian seagoing vessels, including dry cargo ships and ferries, involved in delivering military cargo, according to TASS estimates based on Russian Defense Ministry data, with specific strikes noted in July.
A Vietnamese cargo ship, Khoi Nguyen 18, sank in the South China Sea near Yongshu Reef, leaving 17 crew members missing. Of the 62 on board, 45 were rescued. The incident occurred amid bad weather, with Chinese and Vietnamese vessels involved in the search.
Russian forces reportedly struck a bulk carrier and a dry cargo ship transporting military supplies to Ukraine's Chernomorsk port, along with two tugboats in Nikolyaev, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.
Russian forces have officially struck 28 vessels at Ukrainian ports and at sea, carrying military cargoes and fuel for the Ukrainian armed forces, since July 11. These strikes, based on Russian Defense Ministry data, targeted ports like Chernomorsk, Nikolayev, Yuzhny, and Odessa, as well as vessels at sea.
Ukraine launched over 400 drones at Moscow, hitting industrial sites and an oil depot, while Russia continued ballistic missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, causing multiple casualties. Cross-border strikes also led to deaths in Belgorod and on a cargo vessel near Odesa, as Ukraine's military commander Syrskyi faces potential dismissal.
Indian sailors are being killed and injured in Middle East shipping attacks amid the US-Israel-Iran conflict. India's government has implemented new monitoring and hiring advisories, but families of victims demand stronger action and compensation.
A Russian cruise missile strike on a Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo ship off Odesa killed 10 people, including four Indian nationals and a Ukrainian pilot. The attack, the deadliest of its kind, highlights Russia's increased targeting of Black Sea shipping and its impact on Ukraine's vital maritime exports.
A cargo ship reported an attack by "unknown armed assailants" in the Red Sea off Yemen's coast, prompting an investigation by the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). No group has claimed responsibility for the incident.
The South Korean cargo vessel Namu, damaged in a May attack, is expected to leave the Strait of Hormuz by mid-July after repairs. Seoul initially suspected an Iranian missile, but Iran denied involvement, and South Korea later acknowledged it couldn't conclusively determine responsibility.
The U.S. struck Iran on Friday in response to a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, testing an interim understanding between the two countries to end their war. U.S. Central Command targeted missile and drone locations and coastal radar sites in Iran. The attack on the ship halted UN-backed evacuations of stranded vessels.
VP JD Vance defended US strikes on Iranian military targets, stating "violence will be met with violence" after a drone attack on a cargo ship. Iran claims its response was "ceasefire management," not a violation.
The US conducted retaliatory strikes on Iranian missile and drone facilities near the Strait of Hormuz following Iran's attack on the M/V Ever Lovely. The action tests a fragile ceasefire, with both sides issuing warnings.
The US military announced Friday it struck targets in Iran in response to a cargo ship attack the previous day in the Strait of Hormuz. This marks the first incident since a US-Iran ceasefire agreement on June 17.
The US military conducted strikes on Iran after Tehran launched four drones at commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. One drone hit the Singapore-flagged M/V Ever Lovely, causing damage. President Trump called the attack a 'foolish violation' of a ceasefire agreement.
The US military struck targets in Iran after a drone attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump condemned the "foolish violation" of a ceasefire agreement, while Iran denied claims of a direct communication line with the US regarding the strait.
The US military conducted strikes on Iranian missile and drone storage sites and radar facilities in retaliation for an Iranian drone attack on the commercial vessel Ever Lovely. The incident jeopardizes a fragile ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran.
Following Iran's drone attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the US Central Command conducted strikes on missile and drone sites, and coastal radar locations in Iran. President Trump hinted at retaliation, stating Iran "shouldn't be doing that."
US Central Command conducted strikes on missile and drone sites in Iran following an incident where Iran allegedly fired drones at ships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump indicated retaliation would occur.
Russia's ambassador to Ankara, Sergey Vershinin, stated that safeguarding Black Sea navigation is a top national priority, blaming Ukraine for recent drone attacks on cargo ships. He affirmed Russia's strong cooperation with Turkey in upholding Black Sea security.
A cargo ship was struck by an unknown projectile in the Gulf of Oman, prompting the UN maritime agency to pause its evacuation of stranded seafarers. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is concluding a Mideast tour amid ongoing Israel-Lebanon talks and disputes over Hormuz transit fees.
