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Maritime Security

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US Seizes Iranian Ship in Strait of Hormuz, Tensions Rise
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US Seizes Iranian Ship in Strait of Hormuz, Tensions Rise

The US seizes the Iranian ship Touska near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions and risking wider conflict in the region.

2026-04-20
US Military Strikes Drug Traffickers in Eastern Pacific
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US Military Strikes Drug Traffickers in Eastern Pacific

A U.S. military strike in the eastern Pacific kills two amid a campaign against drug trafficking, raising questions about sovereignty and regional cooperation.

2026-04-17
U.S. Naval Blockade of Iranian Ships Raises Maritime Tensions
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U.S. Naval Blockade of Iranian Ships Raises Maritime Tensions

The U.S. blockade of Iranian ships escalates tensions in the Gulf and Red Sea, threatening global energy security and regional stability.

2026-04-17
U.S. Maritime Pressure on Iran: A Shift in Gulf Strategy
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U.S. Maritime Pressure on Iran: A Shift in Gulf Strategy

The U.S. escalates pressure on Iran with maritime security and sanctions, impacting Gulf shipping and global energy flows.

2026-04-17
US-Iran Tensions Rise as Tankers Navigate Strait of Hormuz
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US-Iran Tensions Rise as Tankers Navigate Strait of Hormuz

Three Iran-linked tankers transit the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting US enforcement challenges and risks to global oil markets.

2026-04-15