Families of Pakistani seamen held hostage by Somali pirates staged a protest in Karachi on Wednesday, demanding urgent government action to secure the safe return of their loved ones. According to reports, the seamen are among 10 Pakistani crew members aboard the MT Honour 25, a Palau-flagged oil tanker that was hijacked approximately 23 days […]
Maritime Security
Iran warns over hormuz weapons transit
Iran military says no country will be allowed to transport US weapons through the Strait of Hormuz. It warns of major maritime security implications. The statement could affect regional shipping routes and US allied logistics in the Gulf. Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia made the remarks during a briefing in Mashhad. He said Iran monitors the […]
UK, France plan multinational Hormuz security meeting
The United Kingdom (UK) and France are set to co-host a multinational meeting of defence ministers this week to discuss military coordination aimed at restoring trade flows through the Strait of Hormuz, as concerns over maritime security and global energy supplies persist. Read More: UK deploys HMS Dragon amid Strait of Hormuz tensions According to the British government, […]
UK deploys HMS Dragon amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
Britain has deployed its warship HMS Dragon to the Middle East as part of preparations for a possible multinational mission aimed at protecting shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. The deployment comes amid continuing tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran and growing concerns over the security of global energy supplies. Moreover, British […]
Iran rejects claims of attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has denied allegations that its forces were involved in an attack on a South Korean-linked cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week, dismissing the claims as baseless. Read More: Iran hits UAE oil port as US moves to reopen Hormuz According to reports, a Panama-flagged cargo ship, identified as HMM Namu, caught fire […]
Admiral Naveed Ashraf stresses maritime readiness at key conference
Admiral Naveed Ashraf has called for enhanced preparedness and sustained combat readiness in the maritime domain amid evolving regional and global security challenges. Read More: Naval chief vows strong response to any aggression Addressing the Pakistan Navy’s Command and Staff Conference in Islamabad, the naval chief highlighted the importance of remaining prepared against both traditional […]
Is the US using ‘suicide dolphins’ in the Strait of Hormuz?
A fresh debate has emerged over the possible use of trained dolphins in military operations as tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route at the centre of the US Iran standoff. Read More: US warns Iran over Hormuz Strait The unusual discussion gained attention after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth […]
Hormuz shipping remains stalled despite US push
Commercial shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz remained largely frozen on Monday despite a new US pledge to help restore navigation in the strategically vital waterway. Read More: Iran hits UAE oil port as US moves to reopen Hormuz US President Donald Trump recently announced efforts to reopen maritime traffic through the strait, a key route for […]
Pakistan Navy commissioned its first Hangor-class submarine in China
Pakistan Navy has commissioned its first Hangor-class submarine in China, marking what officials described as a major milestone in the country’s naval modernization and defense capabilities. Read More: Pakistan Navy inducts advanced PNS Khyber President Asif Ali Zardari attended the commissioning ceremony as the chief guest, while Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf was […]
US blocks vessel heading toward Iranian port
The United States (US) Central Command has announced that it intercepted another vessel attempting to head toward an Iranian port, describing the move as part of ongoing maritime enforcement operations. Read More: Trump signals possible breakthrough with Iran talks In a statement accompanied by images of two ships, the command said the action was taken under what […]