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- 1Israeli forces press attacks across Gaza with strikes and shellingβπ’ Israeli forces continued their attacks across # gaza on Monday, carrying out airstrikes and demolitions, while targeti
Israeli forces carried out airstrikes, demolitions and naval gunfire across Gaza on Monday. Palestinian sources reported artillery shelling hit the Zeitoun and Tuffah neighborhoods in eastern Gaza City, while tanks opened fire southeast of the city. The ongoing military operations continue to draw international attention as the conflict shows no pause.
- 2US-Iran tensions escalate amid 'doomsday war' warningsβΌπ UPDATE US-Iran Tensions Escalate: Iran Prepares for 'Doomsday War' Amid Rejected Ceasefire Iran's Revolutionary Guards
Iran's Revolutionary Guards are reported to have seized an American submarine drone in the Strait of Hormuz, further raising tensions with the United States amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. The development comes as a ceasefire proposal was rejected and Iranian forces reportedly prepare for what officials describe as a potential wider confrontation.
- 3Iran claims control of both sides of Strait of Hormuzβ"Iran controls both sides of Strait of Hormuz: Top army cmdr." # Taco # Nacho # News # Politics # Nato # Military # Russ
A top Iranian army commander has stated that Iran controls both sides of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman through which a large share of the world's oil passes. The remark underscores Tehran's leverage over global energy shipments and comes amid heightened tensions involving the United States, Israel and regional naval forces.
- 4China holds naval and air drills around disputed South China Sea shoalβChina conducts naval, air exercise around disputed shoal in South China Sea
China has carried out joint naval and air exercises around a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. The drills come amid ongoing territorial tensions in the waterway, where China's claims overlap with those of neighbouring countries including the Philippines and Vietnam. The show of military force is likely to draw criticism from claimant states and watchful attention from the United States.
- 5Navy sends Roosevelt carrier to Middle East amid Iran warβΌNavy sends Roosevelt to Middle East amid continuing Iran war
The US Navy has ordered the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt to the Middle East as the conflict with Iran continues. The deployment adds American naval firepower to the region, and is being closely watched for signals about whether the US is preparing a broader role in the war or reinforcing defences for allies and shipping.
- 6EU Weighs Red Sea Naval Presence as Energy Costs RiseβΌEU Mulls Red Sea Presence as Energy Costs Bite
The European Union is considering a naval presence in the Red Sea as attacks on shipping in the region drive up energy costs. Bloomberg reports that rising freight and insurance expenses are forcing EU officials to weigh a stronger operational role to protect trade routes. The discussions come as Europe's energy prices feel renewed pressure from disrupted maritime traffic.
- 7EU Calls for More Warships in Red Sea OperationsβΌEU Needs More Ships for Red Sea; European Navies Adjust Hormuz Deployments
European Union officials say the naval mission protecting shipping in the Red Sea needs more vessels, while European navies reshuffle their deployments in the Strait of Hormuz to free up assets. The appeal highlights strain on maritime forces stretched across two critical waterways amid continued threats to commercial shipping in the region.
- 8Iran's IRGC Navy seizes second US-made Remus 600 drone in Strait of Hormuzβ"Iranβs IRGC Navy captures 2nd US-made Remus 600 UUV in Hormuz" # Taco # Nacho # News # Politics # Nato # Military # Rus
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy has captured a second US-made Remus 600 unmanned underwater vehicle in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the report. The incident points to continued friction between Iranian forces and the US Navy over surveillance drones operating in one of the world's most critical oil shipping lanes, and follows an earlier seizure of the same type of equipment.