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Is China's Research Ship Near Taiwan Probing Its Defenses?
A Chinese research vessel operating near Taiwan's waters is prompting questions about whether Beijing is systematically testing Taipei's maritime surveillance and response capabilities.
Taiwan Slams China-Indonesia Naval Exercise as Dangerous
Taiwan reacted furiously to China's planned naval exercise with Indonesia as Taipei ran its own drills simulating missile strikes, drone attacks, and a communications blackout.
Proposed Hormuz Deal Could Give Iran Entry Control and Cargo Fees
Draft terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz would give Iran authority over inbound shipping and could impose cargo-based service fees, leaving major disputes unresolved despite claims that a deal is close.
Houthi Attack Sinks Indian-Flagged Ship as Red Sea Crisis Widens
An Indian-flagged commercial vessel sank after a Houthi attack in the Red Sea, adding another maritime flashpoint while diplomats focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Seeks Inbound Control of Hormuz Shipping in Temporary Reopening Plan
Iran is pressing for control over inbound vessel traffic and oversight of outbound movements through the Strait of Hormuz, exposing the central unresolved issue in current mediation efforts.
Qatar Reports Progress Toward U.S.-Iran Talks as Gulf Shipping Risk Persists
Qatar says mediators have made progress toward formal U.S.-Iran talks, but Tehran still disputes that negotiations have begun and another ship incident underscores the continuing danger in the Strait of Hormuz.
China Conducts Military Drills Near Disputed Shoal in South China Sea
China's military conducted exercises near a contested South China Sea shoal, the latest assertion of Beijing's expansive maritime claims in the region.
Oil Tanker Ablaze in Hormuz as Iran Claims IRGC Forced Vessels to Retreat
An oil tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday as Iran claimed IRGC naval forces compelled two commercial vessels to withdraw from the critical waterway.
IRGC Claims Cruise Missile Strike on 'US-Owned' Ship in Gulf
Iran's IRGC says it fired a cruise missile at the Panama-flagged container ship MSC Sariska V, calling it a US-owned vessel, in retaliation for a strike on an Iranian ship near Oman.
IRGC Says 15 Ships Passed Hormuz With Its Permission
Iran's IRGC Navy says 15 vessels including four oil tankers transited the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours only after receiving IRGC permission, asserting de facto control over the world's most critical oil chokepoint.
Cargo Vessel Hit by Projectile in Gulf Near Iraq, UKMTO Says
A cargo vessel suffered a large explosion after being struck by an unknown projectile about 40 nautical miles southeast of Umm Qasr, Iraq, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre reported.
US Says 88 Commercial Vessels Diverted From Strait of Hormuz
US officials say 88 commercial vessels have been redirected away from the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Iran cycle, as crude reroutes around Africa and freight rates climb.