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At the Indian Ocean Conference, Ram Madhav, chief of the India Foundation, emphasized India's responsibility in managing global commons, criticizing larger powers for attempting to control them.
Kuwait has urged for the protection of maritime navigation during an Indian Ocean summit.
China is reportedly playing a complex and self-serving role in Myanmar's ongoing civil war, supporting both the junta and various rebel armies to secure access to rare earth minerals and the Indian Ocean, while Myanmar faces division and destruction.
A landmark ruling regarding the Chagos archipelago has paved the way for islanders to remain on the remote Indian Ocean territory, marking the latest development in their ongoing battle with the UK government.
The European Union announced it will expand its military naval operations in the Red Sea and the Western Indian Ocean, including new powers to protect underwater infrastructure and monitor Russia's 'shadow fleet', while refraining from participating in any potential missions aimed at securing oil and gas transport through the Strait of Hormuz for now.
Seventeen bodies were recovered from a boat carrying African migrants found on the coast of Comoros, according to the Indian Ocean archipelago's interior minister.
WASHINGTON: Iranian missile strikes on southern Israel and toward a key US-UK military base in the Indian Ocean have escalated the conflict into its fourth week, prompting US Democrats to call for…
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation said that no leakage of radioactive materials has been reported.
Media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, continue to report that Iran fired two missiles at the joint US-UK air force base on Diego Garcia island in the Indian Ocean, confirming earlier reports of the attack where missiles reportedly missed their target. Great Britain's decision to allow the US to use its bases for attacks on Iran, aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz, is cited as context for the Iranian response.
Air Mauritius and Air Seychelles are increasing direct flights from Paris to Mauritius and the Seychelles to ensure smooth access to the Indian Ocean, as airspace closures in the Middle East complicate transit via Gulf hubs.
Namal Rajapaksa has emphasized the strategic importance of the Indian Ocean, likely in the context of regional geopolitics and trade routes.
Lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano reached the Indian ocean for the first time in 19 years.
One month after the Piton de la Fournaise volcano began erupting on Réunion Island, lava continues to flow and has reached the ocean for the first time in 19 years. Two lava flows have also cut the national road linking the southern and eastern parts of the French island in the Indian Ocean.
Countries in Indian Ocean region should unite: Ranil Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
US says its firepower will ‘surge dramatically’ and IDF warns of ‘surprises ahead’, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes Middle East crisis – live updates Israel and the US have bombarded Iran and…
The US Navy reportedly warned the crew of the IRIS Dena before a torpedo strike in the Indian Ocean, which resulted in over 80 deaths.
India and Indian Ocean neighbours back maritime security frameworks, stress UNCLOS, and freedom of navigation after US sinks Iranian warship
A U.S. submarine sank the IRIS Dena warship in the Indian Ocean about 19 nautical miles off Sri Lanka’s southern port city of Galle on Wednesday, killing dozens of sailors and dramatically widening…
This week on Worldview, the war in West Asia comes to the Indian Ocean with the sinking of an Iranian ship. After a delay, India condoles the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei and condemns Iran’s strikes on the Gulf but doesn’t condemn the U.S.-Israel’s actions. In the conflict, is Indian foreign policy caught between hard power politics and its own principles?
India should oppose the U.S.’s attempt to widen the war to the Indian Ocean
Congress criticized PM Modi for allegedly compromising India's strategic autonomy after a US submarine sank an Iranian warship, threatening India's oil supplies.
Sri Lanka assists Iranian vessel crew after deadly U.S. submarine strike kills 87 in Indian Ocean. President announces rescue of 208 crew members.
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In a rare statement, the Ayatollah said the sinking of the IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean was ‘a great test’ for Tehran as violence continued for a sixth day
The official reaction from Tehran comes a day after a U.S. submarine attacked Iranian warship IRIS Dena, which sank in the Indian Ocean off Sri Lanka’s southern coast
In a Pentagon briefing on Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth acknowledged the submarine strike, describing it as evidence of America’s global reach in its conflict with Iran. …
Many things happening within Indian Ocean than you think: Govt tells opposition Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
The Iranian warship IRIS Dena was in the Indian Ocean when a Los Angeles-class US attack submarine fired an MK-48 torpedo, setting off a massive explosion that lifted the ship’s stern out of the water before sinking the vessel. The US Defence Department highlighted the attack - releasing black-and-white video footage that showed the USS Charlotte’s strike - to draw attention to a key element of its campaign against Iran: eliminating the country’s navy to keep the country from impeding the flo...
US defence secretary Pete Hegseth says a torpedo from a US submarine has sunk an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka.
A United States submarine sunk an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean on Wednesday. The incident occurred off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, far from the Persian Gulf where much of the current conflict has been concentrated.
US Submarine Torpedoes Iranian Warship in Indian Ocean Tempo.co English
A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday at a Pentagon briefing.
Oil prices rose by the most in four years amid the US-Israeli war on Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane for global crude supplies. Brent crude, the global benchmark, surged as much as 14 per cent to more than US$82 per barrel, the highest since January 2025, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Shipowners and traders are largely avoiding the Strait of Hormuz that links the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean, which usually handles about 20 per cent of...
An analysis piece discusses brewing geopolitical tensions and strategic developments in the Indian Ocean region.
An oil spill from a cargo ship that sank in early February in the Indian Ocean is now affecting beaches in Phuket, Thailand.
Tropical Cyclone Horacio in the Indian Ocean has been labeled the 'strongest storm of 2026', primarily due to peak wind estimates during its rapid intensification.
The Pentagon announced that the U.S. military seized a sanctioned oil tanker linked to Venezuela in the Indian Ocean. The vessel was reportedly defying quarantine measures.
US armed forces in the Indian Ocean intercepted the oil tanker Bertha, which was attempting to bypass sanctions against Iran. The vessel was tracked from the Caribbean to the Maldives before being seized without incident.
A low-pressure system over the Equatorial Indian Ocean and Southeast Bay has intensified into a well-marked low, indicating potential for further development.
The current global order is seen as outdated, with a report describing the present as a period of 'wrecking-ball politics' requiring new governance models.
US Military Boards Another Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean After Tracking It From the Caribbean The National Herald
The US has boarded a second tanker in the Indian Ocean, accusing it of violating a 'quarantine' on oil shipments from Venezuela. This action follows the tracking of the vessel from the Caribbean.
US media reports indicate Anthropic’s AI model, Claude, assisted the Pentagon in an operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, an action defended by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, while US forces also intercepted a sanctioned oil tanker tied to Venezuela.
China is reportedly mapping the ocean around India, driven by a strategic concern to secure critical sea lanes, particularly through the Strait of Malacca, and reduce vulnerabilities for its energy and trade in potential conflict scenarios.
New satellite images from the European Space Agency reveal lava from a volcano erupting on the French island of La Reunion in the Indian Ocean is flowing towards the sea. The volcano has been active since February.
Iran's Fars news agency reported that the IRGC claimed to have attacked a US warship carrying thousands of marines with 'lightning Iranian missiles,' forcing it to retreat further into the southern Indian Ocean.
A judge for the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) Court has ruled that Chagossians possess a right of abode on the disputed islands, a decision that significantly impacts Starmer's proposed deal.
Iran has reportedly targeted a military base used by the UK and US on Diego Garcia island in the Indian Ocean with missiles, while a UK official refused to comment on Iran's capability to strike the UK.
Iran's unsuccessful ballistic missile attack on the joint US-UK Diego Garcia base has been confirmed, revealing greater missile capabilities and an extended range, prompting the UK to denounce the 'irresponsible attacks' and raising concerns about other distant bases.
A U.S. commander said allied attacks had degraded Tehran’s military. On Saturday, the United States and Britain said Iran had tried but failed to hit a distant joint base in the Indian Ocean with two…
Researcher Imran Samad's new short film draws attention to the endangered Indian Ocean humpback dolphins of Goa, emphasizing the need for better community understanding of these intelligent animals.
Follow developments as Iran is reported to have fired missiles towards a joint US-UK base in the Indian ocean and the US military said Iran's ability to threaten the Strait of Hormuz has been…
The second edition of IOS SAGAR, a unique operational engagement program, is set to enhance maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region by allowing naval personnel from friendly foreign countries to train and sail together on Indian Naval ships.
Iran's navy chief has threatened 'deadly retaliation' following an incident where a US submarine allegedly sank the warship IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka's coast, resulting in the deaths of 87 sailors.
Lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano reached the Indian ocean for the first time in 19 years.
Lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano on Réunion Island flowed into the Indian Ocean around midnight on March 15-16, 2026, marking the first time the lava has reached the ocean since 2007. This spectacular event is also causing significant problems for local residents.
Rising geopolitical tensions, including air attacks and attempts to overthrow the government in Iran, as well as clashes along the Afghan-Pakistani border, are challenging Central Asia's efforts to establish a path to the Indian Ocean.
A new 30-year study highlights a significant increase in plastic litter, including bottles and caps, on remote Marion Island, with debris drifting thousands of kilometers across the Indian Ocean from sources like Indonesia.
Twelve years after Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 vanished on March 8, 2014, the mystery of aviation's greatest unsolved disappearance continues to baffle investigators and the public.
Gen VP Malik says sinking of the Iranian IRIS Dena in Indian Ocean shows US no longer believes in consulting partners when using military forces in the region
The current blockade of maritime traffic in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, between the Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf, threatens the energy supply of the Asian giant, which largely...
Sri Lanka is evacuating 208 crew members from an Iranian naval ship — IRINS Bushehr — stranded near its territorial waters, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on March 5, 2026, a day after a U.S. submarine torpedoed another Iranian warship off Sri Lanka’s southern coast, killing at least 84 sailors and widening the war in West Asia into the Indian Ocean region.
Iranian attacks on refineries and gas plants in the region, as well as on oil tankers, are strengthening fears about global energy supply.
A US sinking of an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean has sparked debate over India's role as a regional security provider, as it failed to protect a vessel in its perceived sphere of influence.
Tehran's missile and drone attacks have crossed a red line for Saudi Arabia in its dealings with the Islamic Republic, prompting the kingdom to begin discussions on the possibility of striking Iran.
Six Kurdish Iranian groups have united to form a historic coalition, aiming to coordinate efforts and safeguard Kurdish interests amidst regional unrest and against the Tehran regime.
The sinking of an Iranian warship by a US submarine off Sri Lanka’s coast has raised concerns across South and Southeast Asia that the Middle East conflict may be expanding into the Indian Ocean,…
32 sailors were rescued by the Sri Lankan Navy, who responded to the distress call from the Iranian frigate, which had a total of 180 people on board.
Pressure piles on India's Modi after US sinks Iranian frigate in Indian Ocean Saudi Gazette
Touted as the first major naval casualty in the Indian Ocean since the Second World War, the attack by the US on IRIS Dena brings the Iran crisis eerily close to home.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls Iranian warship sinking a message that 'gloves are off' as U.S. nuclear submarine demonstrates maritime dominance with torpedo strike.
US torpedoes ship in Indian Ocean as Iranian leader labels Trump ‘Israel First’ SMH.com.au
A US submarine reportedly sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean, resulting in 87 deaths and 32 rescued off the coast of Sri Lanka.
The Pentagon said the US Navy sunk an enemy warship by torpedo for the first time since World War II. Sri Lanka earlier said it had rescued over 30 sailors from an Iranian frigate in international waters off its coast.
A US submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on March 4th. The Pentagon also warned the operation in Iran was "far from over". "We are seeing an administration that is trying to make a very confused narrative seems to take on the air of cohesion", says FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert.
US President Donald Trump told the British The Telegraph that he was "very disappointed" in UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not ceding a base on the Chagos Islands to the US military in time…
The highly secretive Diego Garcia military base in the Indian Ocean, off-limits to journalists, has reportedly played a crucial role in numerous wars, including those in Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq, suggesting its involvement in current Middle East operations.
Japan's Deputy Foreign Minister states that Japan will support connectivity linking Northeast India to the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean, recognizing Northeast India's pivotal geopolitical position as a gateway to Southeast Asia.
The United States has announced the detention of a third tanker in the Indian Ocean.
US military forces boarded a third sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean Sea in an effort to target illicit oil connected to Venezuela, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. An organisation that tracks ship movements said the vessel was the only tanker left to pursue after more than a dozen fled the coast of Venezuela following the capture of the South American country’s authoritarian then president, Nicolas Maduro. The boarding is the 10th interdiction of an ...
U.S. forces have intercepted the fugitive oil tanker 'Bertha' in the Indian Ocean, as President Donald Trump's sanctions blockade extends to global waters.
US military forces have intercepted a third sanctioned tanker in the Indian Ocean. The vessel was reportedly pursued from the Caribbean Sea before its detention.
Iran has dispatched its Dena destroyer to participate in the MILAN-2026 naval exercise taking place in the Indian Ocean.
Group says they intend to establish permanent settlement but Mauritius attorney general calls their move a ‘publicity stunt’ Four Chagos Islanders have landed on one of the archipelago’s atolls to establish what they say will be a permanent settlement, in an attempt to complicate a British plan to transfer the territory to Mauritius. The Mauritius attorney general said the move was a publicity stunt designed to create conflict over a 2025 agreement with Britain on handing over sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory, which is opposed by some Chagossians who accuse Mauritius of decades of neglect. Mauritius has denied the accusations. Continue reading...
President Trump's foreign policy is characterized by a controversial reinterpretation of historical doctrines like the Monroe Doctrine and an unusual interest in acquiring territories such as Greenland, sparking international debate.
An exclusive report reveals the Pentagon utilized Anthropic’s Claude AI during a raid in Venezuela, marking a notable application of artificial intelligence in military operations.
The United States Navy successfully intercepted a sanctioned Venezuelan ship in the Indian Ocean.
The United Kingdom has withdrawn its decision to transfer the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean to Mauritius, reportedly following criticism from Donald Trump.
The foreign minister is currently in Mauritius to participate in the Indian Ocean Conference.
North-West University (NWU) hosted an event in partnership with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, bringing together stakeholders from across the Indian Ocean region to discuss growing calls for multilateral cooperation.
Spotted: 3,500 US Marines, sailors under USS Tripoli mini-carrier group now sailing in Indian Ocean: CentCom Gulf News
An Iranian missile attack on a US-British base in the Indian Ocean has prompted questions about the maturity of Iran's long-range missile program and whether such weapons could reach European cities like Vienna, Paris, and London.
A Danish major expressed surprise at Iran's missile system capabilities following an attack on a military base in the Indian Ocean, suggesting that Denmark could now be within Iran's range.
Media outlets confirm Iran fired missiles at the joint US-UK air force base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, an event seen as an escalation, with the UK's decision to allow US use of its bases for strikes on Iranian sites targeting Hormuz cited as context.
Iran reportedly fired two ballistic missiles at the joint US-UK military base at Diego Garcia in the Chagos Islands, with Iran's Mehr news agency confirming the strike and other international reports detailing the incident and its implications, raising questions about Iran's undeclared 4,000-km strike capabilities and potentially expanding the conflict.
Iran launched two medium-range missiles towards a US-British military base in the Indian Ocean; neither missile hit the target, with one shot down and the other landing in the sea.
Greek MEP Sakis Arnaoutoglou presented the findings of a delegation to Seychelles at the European Parliament's Fisheries Committee, emphasizing the need for Europe's presence in the Indian Ocean and the immediate renewal of the agreement with Seychelles.
Spectacular footage shows lava flowing down a cliff and into the Indian Ocean following the eruption of the Piton de la Fournaise volcano on Réunion Island.
A resident of Reunion Island captured close-up footage of lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano reaching the Indian Ocean, an event occurring for the first time in 19 years.
Sri Lanka should play lead role in ensuring security of Indian ocean: G.L. Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
The Indian Ocean is a complex strategic theatre shaped by the interests and capabilities of multiple actors.
Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition in Sri Lanka, emphasized the critical need for the Indian Ocean region to remain peaceful and avoid becoming part of any conflict.
In the first week of March, three Iranian naval vessels operating in the Indian Ocean found themselves at the centre of a geopolitical crisis.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh says his country is a “responsible power” and has not shut the Strait of Hormuz, he says the attack on Iran is “based on a lie” and pitches for diplomacy as the “only option”
Three Australian soldiers were present on a US submarine that sank an Iranian warship with a torpedo in the Indian Ocean, but they did not participate in the attack, according to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
IRIS Dena, the Iranian warship torpedoed by the United States in the Indian Ocean, has raised questions about who controls the vast expanse of waters and to what extent.
Iran's foreign minister has warned of severe repercussions after a US submarine torpedoed the Iranian warship IRIS Dena in international waters, resulting in 87 sailor deaths. The Indian Navy joined the search and rescue efforts following a distress call. Amidst rising tensions, another Iranian warship is seeking refuge in Sri Lankan waters.
A second Iranian ship is heading to Sri Lanka after a US submarine destroyed an Iranian frigate, killing 87 sailors.
The sinking ignited a significant debate within India regarding maritime security in the strategically vital Indian Ocean
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has threatened the United States, calling the sinking of an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean a 'brutal act' and warning of severe consequences.
Alarm sirens sounded in the wider Jerusalem area and in communities in central Israel, following a new launch of a ballistic missile from Iran, according to the Israeli army...
Middle East war spills over to Indian Ocean, adjacent to Sri Lanka Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
A US submarine torpedoed an Iranian warship that was returning from a naval exercise organized by India, escalating the conflict in the Middle East.
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Sri Lanka's navy says around 140 people are feared missing after a military vessel went down off its southern coast.
An Iranian warship, the IRIS Dena, was sunk in the Indian Ocean by a US submarine torpedo, resulting in at least 85 Iranian sailors killed. The Pentagon confirmed the strike as part of its campaign against Iran, with 32 sailors rescued and 148 still missing. Sri Lankan authorities recovered 87 bodies as search operations continue.
IRGC says dismantled US radar in Qatar, attacked destroyer in Indian Ocean PressTV
An article discusses Delhi's vision for the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), focusing on the integration of security, connectivity, and digital governance initiatives.
Geographically, the Strait of Hormuz is a narrow maritime corridor connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, and ultimately the Indian Ocean.
India is constructing a new military airfield in the Indian Ocean, a strategic move aimed at countering China's growing influence in the region.
The United States has reportedly seized a third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean.
The US military has interdicted another sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, marking the tenth such seizure by the Trump administration since early December.
US military forces have seized a third sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, having tracked it all the way from the Caribbean Sea, according to the Pentagon.
Tropical Cyclone Horacio is expected to pass within 200 km of Rodrigues Island in the Indian Ocean, potentially bringing strong winds, dangerous seas, and heavy showers.
China Briefing: Indian Ocean Ambitions, New Year Celebrations, Taiwan Defiance and Japan Fallout The Irrawaddy
Panamanian-flagged Veronica III left Venezuela on the same day as the US capture of President Nicolas Maduro in January.
US military forces boarded another sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, tracking it from the Caribbean Sea as part of efforts to combat illicit trade.
US forces have boarded a second sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, indicating ongoing efforts to enforce sanctions.
The US military boarded an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking its journey from the Caribbean, indicating ongoing maritime security operations.