
Merchant Vessels Report Gunfire in Strait of Hormuz
Merchant vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz have reported incidents of gunfire, leading to turbulent conditions in the strategic waterway.
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Merchant vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz have reported incidents of gunfire, leading to turbulent conditions in the strategic waterway.

Nikolai Patrushev, aide to the Russian President and head of the Maritime Collegium, announced that Russian Navy ships will begin escorting Russian merchant vessels.


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.

The conversation comes as India ramped up efforts to secure safe passage to the Indian-flagged merchant vessels through the strategic shipping route of Strait of Hormuz that has been partially…

Submarines operated in both the Atlantic and Pacific theatres, attacking warships, merchant vessels and supply routes throughout the second World War.

Russia is considering using Navy ships to escort merchant vessels and deploying fire groups on board to protect them from Western and Ukrainian drone attacks.
The Ministry of External Affairs reported that two Indian nationals were killed and one is missing following attacks on merchant vessels amidst the ongoing Middle East crisis.