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Apr

Pentagon Chief Hegseth says US Blockade on Iran ‘Going Global’

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has declared that the American-led maritime blockade targeting Iran is expanding beyond regional waters, stating that the operation is now “going global” as Washington intensifies pressure on Tehran over shipping routes and sanctions enforcement. Speaking during a Pentagon briefing on Friday, Hegseth said the U.S. military campaign originally focused on […]

12
Mar

Six Vessels Attacked in Gulf and Strait of Hormuz as War Puts Merchant Ships on Front Lines

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In Dubai/Basra at least six commercial vessels have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding Persian Gulf waters, as escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel increasingly places global merchant shipping in the middle of the confrontation. The attacks, which occurred over the past several days, targeted fuel tankers and cargo […]