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US Vice President Vance: Iran Seaports Unblocked, Merchant Ships Passing Strait of Hormuz

US Vice President JD Vance stated that Iran's seaports are no longer blockaded and merchant ships can pass through the Strait of Hormuz following a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran. He noted that Iranian forces have not attacked ships for two nights, and CENTCOM has allowed a dozen ships through the naval blockade, with 12.5 million barrels of oil already transported.

Russia Claims West is Planning Pre-emptive Strikes on Naval Bases

Nikolay Patrushev, Russian Presidential Aide, stated that Western countries are developing scenarios for pre-emptive strikes on Russian naval bases and planting magnetic mines on merchant ships in European ports. He emphasized the need for Russia's Navy to adopt an active strategy and maintain combat readiness.

US attacks on Indian-crewed merchant ships raise anti-American sentiment in India

US military attacks on merchant ships carrying Indian crew, resulting in fatalities, have fueled anti-American sentiment in India, potentially damaging improving bilateral relations. India has lodged strong protests with US officials.

US Navy Attacks on Merchant Ships Off Oman Coast Kill 3 Indian Crew Members

Three Indian crew members were killed when the US Navy attacked merchant ships off the Oman coast; India lodges strong protest with the US.

China's Wave-Powered Autonomous Vessels for Distant Water Management

China is developing wave-powered autonomous vessels for sustainable distant water management, potentially for patrols, monitoring, and search and rescue operations. These AI-enabled USVs offer a low-cost alternative to traditional naval assets for continuous maritime surveillance.

Govt extends incentives for merchant ships till FY31

Trump Pauses Strait of Hormuz Effort Amid Iran Deal Talks

President Trump announced a pause in U.S. efforts to guide stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to facilitate a deal to end the Iran war. Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister met with China's counterpart in Beijing.

Trump Pauses Strait of Hormuz Effort, Cites Iran Deal Progress

President Trump announced a pause in U.S. efforts to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress toward a deal to end the Iran war. Iran's foreign minister met with China's counterpart, while the UAE reported further drone and missile attacks.

The UAE is attacked as U.S. says it helped 2 ships through the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military said it helped two merchant ships transit the Strait of Hormuz, and the United Arab Emirates said it was fending off Iranian missiles and drones.

The UAE says Iran resumes attacks as the U.S. moves to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military said it helped two merchant ships transit the Strait of Hormuz, and the United Arab Emirates said it was fending off Iranian missiles and drones.

(LEAD) 2 U.S. merchant ships have successfully transited through Strait of Hormuz: U.S. military

WASHINGTON, May 4 (Yonhap) -- Two U.S. commercial ships have successfully passed...

2 U.S. merchant ships have successfully transited through Strait of Hormuz: U.S. military

WASHINGTON, May 4 (Yonhap) -- Two U.S. commercial ships have successfully passed...

Record 37 Merchant Ships Crossed Strait of Hormuz on Saturday Before New Closure

A record 37 merchant ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz on April 18, the highest number since the regional conflict escalation began, according to TASS calculations. Eight more vessels crossed on April 19 before Iran announced the strait's closure. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had announced the opening of the strait to commercial shipping, while US President Donald Trump stated Washington would continue its naval blockade until a final agreement is reached. The IRGC Navy subsequently closed the strait until the US blockade is fully lifted.