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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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Nato Chief, Japan Defence Minister Voice ‘Grave Concerns’ Over China–Russia Patrols

Nato Chief, Japan Defence Minister Voice ‘Grave Concerns’ Over China–Russia Patrols

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In a tense moment for regional security, Nato chief Mark Rutte and Japan’s defence minister Shinjiro Koizumi have jointly expressed grave concerns following a series of coordinated patrols by Chinese and Russian military aircraft. The warning comes just as Japan–China relations face fresh strain over recent remarks by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Taiwan. According […]

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