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The Iranian navy has declared that it now maintains full operational control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The announcement underscores heightened military posturing in the critical global shipping corridor.
Two Indian vessels, Jag Arnav and Sanmar Herald, were reportedly fired upon by the Iranian navy, in contradiction to Tehran’s earlier statements.
Sofia University has rejected accusations of antisemitism, declaring itself the target of a "defamatory and discrediting campaign" and accusing the Israeli ambassador of "gross interference in academic autonomy."
The incident in question is the strike on Iranian Navy's frigate IRIS Dena, which was torpedoed and sunk by the US on March 4 off the Sri Lankan coast.
Iran Navy announces wave of fresh drone strikes on US bases, strategic Israeli sites PressTV
Trump contradicts Rubio by saying US attacked Iran because 'he had a feeling' Tehran would attack Washington first.
The Iranian Navy has confirmed that it fired missiles and drones as a warning to US warships approaching the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian forces reportedly fired upon and stopped two Indian-flagged tankers attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Audio transmissions from one vessel indicated it had received prior clearance, leading to confusion and heightened tensions.
Amidst escalating conflict in the Middle East, India is supplying petroleum products to neighboring countries and has clarified that it is examining a request from Bangladesh for diesel supply.
Iran Navy Chief warns of “deadly retaliation” after sailors killed off Sri Lanka Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Iran Navy ship Iris Dena was on its way back home after taking part in a naval exercise organised by India when it was struck by US submarine attack on March 4.
Iran has seized multiple ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with Croatia confirming two nationals were aboard one vessel. Concurrently, Tehran announced it has begun collecting its first toll revenues from the strategic waterway, escalating regional tensions.
Iran has again closed the Strait of Hormuz, with its Revolutionary Guard threatening to fire on any approaching ships, leading to a significant drop in traffic due to security fears. The US has warned against "blackmail" and reportedly plans to seize Iran-linked vessels.
Two people were killed and three injured in Abu Dhabi after a drone was intercepted, with falling debris causing the casualties, as authorities confirmed fallen debris from an intercepted Iranian missile killed at least two people amid a new wave of attacks on Gulf countries.
“(Iranian) Navy is gone,” Trump claimed, “46 ships, can you believe it?” He said he had asked US officials why they did not capture the ships.
Sri Lanka sent jets to rescue crew of Iranian ship 'Iris Dena' after it sounded a distress call. Sri Lanka denied that the ship was hit by a submarine attack.
Five additional personnel have been reported seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury, US military said US-Israel war on Iran – latest updates Three US service members have been killed in…