Pakistan's new AIP-equipped submarine, PNS Hangor, built in China, signifies a strategic shift towards establishing a sustained naval presence in the Bay of Bengal. This move, coupled with warming ties with Bangladesh, enhances Pakistan's maritime capabilities and regional influence.
Pakistan's new AIP-equipped submarine, PNS Hangor, built in China, signifies a strategic shift towards sustained naval presence in the Bay of Bengal. This move, coupled with warming ties with Bangladesh, enhances Pakistan's maritime capabilities and presence in the eastern Indian Ocean.
France and the UK are proposing a naval mission to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, including mine clearance and escorts. US President Trump expressed less urgency, believing the strait will reopen due to a tentative Iran deal. Allies including Germany, Japan, Italy, and Canada support the initiative.
A Chinese analyst identified only as Gu claims US efforts to withdraw from Iran are driven by Washington's strategy to contain China and Russia, particularly China. The analyst dismissed US security documents prioritizing the western hemisphere as "merely a feint" and suggested Beijing should build a strong maritime force and establish communication mechanisms with all countries, including the US.
