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UK maritime authority reports vessel diverted toward Iranian waters near Hormuz Strait

UK maritime authority reports vessel diverted toward Iranian waters near Hormuz Strait

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Tensions continue to rise near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz after a vessel anchored off the coast of the UAE was reportedly taken over by unknown individuals and redirected toward Iranian waters. According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the ship was seized by “unauthorised personnel” while anchored approximately 38 nautical miles […]

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Kuwait reports drone attack at dawn amid fragile regional ceasefire

Kuwait reports drone attack at dawn amid fragile regional ceasefire

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Kuwait’s military announced that the country came under a drone-related security threat early this morning, raising fresh concerns over stability in the Middle East despite an ongoing fragile ceasefire in the region. According to the Kuwaiti armed forces, several hostile drones were detected entering the nation’s airspace at dawn. Military officials confirmed that the situation […]

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