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Russian Navy to Escort Merchant Ships
Worlddanas1mo ago

Russian Navy to Escort Merchant Ships

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 Locks Hormuz Strait, Revolutionary Guard Threatens Shipping
WorldAPBBCbloomberg+87NYTwsjThe GuardianAl Jazeeranzzcbcnosfaz+79 more13h ago90 sources

Iran Locks Hormuz Strait, Revolutionary Guard Threatens Shipping

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.