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