China has launched a new coast guard patrol east of Taiwan, intensifying maritime tensions despite growing international concern over its activities near the self-governed island. Beijing said the operation would enforce what it described as law enforcement duties within its jurisdictional waters, while Taiwan strongly rejected the move as unlawful and destabilizing for regional security. […]
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Iranian ship crew transferred to Pakistan after US seizure report
An Iranian container ship seized by US forces last month has been transferred to Pakistan for the repatriation of its crew, according to a report by ABC News citing US Central Command. Read More: Iran says US responded to latest peace proposal through Pakistan US officials said 22 crew members of the vessel, identified as M/V Touska, were handed […]
Trump comments on Iran blockade draw attention
US President Donald Trump has made headlines after describing the role of the American navy in enforcing pressure on Iran as similar to that of “pirates,” according to remarks reported by international media. Read More: ‘No more nice guy’: Trump tells Iran to ‘get smart soon’ on nuclear deal Speaking about ongoing tensions involving Iran, Trump said the United […]
Houthi warning escalates tension over Bab al-Mandeb strait threat
Yemen’s Houthi movement issued a strong warning that it may close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait if political pressures and ongoing conflicts continue, raising global concerns over maritime security and trade routes. The warning came from the deputy foreign minister of the Houthi administration in Sanaa, who linked the threat to wider regional tensions involving […]
China steps up patrols near disputed South China sea Shoal
China conducted naval and air patrols around Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Saturday, asserting its territorial claim despite the shoal lying within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone. The China Southern Theater Command stated that these patrols are part of enhanced combat readiness operations aimed at countering “infringement provocations” by other countries in […]