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Rescue underway for 14 Indian sailors from sinking vessel off Oman coast

Vessel is reportedly sinking after engine failure amid heightened concerns over strikes on ships with Indian crew

The Independent UK

US Navy coordinates rescue of 14 Indian nationals from sinking dhow off Oman coast

A major operation was launched off Oman to rescue 14 Indian crew members from the sinking vessel Virat 1. After detecting the emergency, the US Navy deployed a life raft via aircraft and coordinated surface assistance with local shore authorities and a nearby merchant ship to ensure a safe evacuation.

The Economic Times

Iran-US war latest: Tehran attacks 18 US airbases across Middle East after Trump orders major new strikes

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that the military would be ‘busy tonight’ ahead of the fresh strikes

The Independent UK

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India-crewed tanker hit near Iran, MEA says communication between ship & US Navy preceded strike

The US military fired on a tanker carrying 24 Indian crew members. This happened as the US enforces a blockade of Iranian ports. India's Ministry of External Affairs confirmed communication occurred before the incident. The vessel was disabled off Oman. Indian nationals were safely rescued with Omani assistance. The tanker…

The Economic Times

Iran-US war latest: Iran attacks US bases across three Gulf allies after Trump renews strikes on Tehran

US military says nearly all drones fired towards Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain have been intercepted

The Independent UK

Outrage Erupts As Elite US University Exposed For Allegedly Selling Dead American Bodies For Israeli Military Training

US universities face backlash for selling donated bodies to the military for Israeli training, sparking ethical concerns and family outrage over consent and transparency.

International Business Times UK

Iranian drone attack causes heavy damage to Kuwait airport as US and Iran trade strikes

Kuwait suspended commercial flights after drones heavily damaged its international airport, hours after Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain and the US struck an Iranian military facility on Qeshm Island. Iran's IRGC said it had targeted the US Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain.

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US looks to unblock Hormuz with quiet version of Project Freedom

America is now working discreetly to safeguard ships in the Strait of Hormuz. This new approach involves coordinating with shipping companies. Vessels are reportedly turning off tracking devices and sailing near Oman's coast. The US military is providing assistance if needed. This strategy aims to avoid provoking Iran, unlike a…

The Economic Times

AUKUS deal streamlined: Australia to receive used US nuclear powered submarines for cost-effectiveness

Australia will now receive three used Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines from the United States. This change streamlines the AUKUS security pact. Defence Minister Richard Marles stated the move is cost-effective. The submarines will be in-service vessels from the US Navy stock. This decision simplifies supply chain and maintenance. The AUKUS submarine…

The Economic Times

Major Aukus switch to buy only secondhand subs from US means ‘significant’ cost savings, Marles says

Defence minister says ‘cost-effective’ decision to buy only secondhand Virginia nuclear-powered submarines will make training and operations easier

The Guardian - AU

The 75-year-old military deadlock which Trump must learn from in his war with Iran

IN DEPTH: As the latest US strikes claim to target Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, John W S Clark asks why no one is heeding the lessons of the past: that mine warfare will bring any ill-conceived conflict to a shuddering standstill

The Independent UK

Gym owner accused of defrauding investors on military contracts to fund his lavish lifestyle of race cars and travel

Exclusive: ‘When you’re telling someone you’re a SEAL and you weren’t, it’s fraud,’ one former SEAL told The Independent. ‘This is just defrauding people on a larger scale.’

The Independent UK

Military jets' crew members safely ejected after Idaho air show collision, US Navy says

Four crew members safely ejected after two U.S. Navy E/A-18G Growler jets collided mid-air during an aerial demonstration at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show near Idaho’s Mountain Home Air Force Base on Sunday.

The Economic Times

Two India-bound LPG tankers transit through Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran war

Two ships carrying cooking fuel have successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz. These vessels are heading towards India. This marks an increase in such passages recently. Several other large ships carrying oil, fuel, and gas have also navigated the strait. Some vessels are still near a US blockade line.…

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The Conversation

New UFO files offer no answers – but something is happening in the skies

The US Government has released a new trove of documents on various cases of “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena” (UAPs) – many of which would have been described in the past as Unidentified Flying Objects or UFOs – including photos, videos and reports of unexplained events sighted in the sky and in…

The Independent UK

France moves nuclear-powered carrier toward Hormuz in potential mission, as Trump pauses US effort

The French armed forces say that France’s aircraft carrier strike group is moving south of the Suez Canal and into the Red Sea in preparation for a potential future mission as part of a French-British plan for the Strait of Hormuz

Euronews

French carrier group moves south of Suez ahead of conditional UK-French Hormuz mission

The carrier’s southward move puts French air assets within range of the strait without entering the Gulf, where the US Navy has been blockading Iranian ports since 13 April.

Reason

Trump's Bluff to Iran Didn't Work

After trying to open the Strait of Hormuz by force, the U.S. is ready to accept an Iranian proposal it had rejected.

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International Business Times UK

Iran Launches Persian Gulf Strait Authority as Tehran and Washington Battle for Control of Hormuz

Iran has launched the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, requiring ships to register and pay tolls to transit the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with the US over control of this vital waterway.

Roll Call

US military actions test Trump’s claim the Iran war is over

ANALYSIS — Even if a recent flareup of military skirmishes in the Middle East merely continues but does not escalate, the clashes cast doubt on President Donald Trump’s formal assertion to Congress on May 1 that hostilities between American and Iran have “terminated.” The renewed fighting has put intense strain…

The Independent UK

What is Project Freedom? Experts warn Trump’s plan to escort ships through Hormuz could backfire

The president announced an audacious bid to use the might of the US Navy to escort ships through the waterway

Euronews

'We can and we will strike': Iran threatens European military bases amid Hormuz escalation

Iran attacked ships in Hormuz and struck the UAE again as hardliners threatened that European bases could become legitimate targets. Tehran also issued its own Strait of Hormuz navigation map, warning US Navy ships and oil tankers from crossing.

Fortune

Battle for Hormuz begins as U.S. military fights off Iranian attacks while seeking to break regime's grip on ship traffic through strait

Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper said Monday that U.S. forces destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted Iranian cruise missiles and drones.

The Times of India

Iranian super tanker slips past US blockade with $220 million oil cargo

Despite US claims of total control over the Strait of Hormuz and a successful naval blockade, an Iranian oil tanker carrying over 1.9 million barrels of crude has reportedly evaded US forces and reached Asia. This incident, alongside claims of numerous Iranian vessels breaching the blockade, highlights ongoing challenges in…

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth Praises 'Unleashed Military Spirit' Amid Navy Sailors Leaking Photos of Meal Shortages and Poor Rations

Viral images and family reports alleging Navy meal shortages have sparked controversy, even as officials, including Pete Hegseth and the US Navy, deny any issues and praise military readiness.

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