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military1 month ago•3 min saved

USS Lincoln Docks in Thailand After 286-Day Global Deployment

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier arrived at Laem Chabang, Thailand, for five days of rest and recuperation after a 286-day deployment that included supporting naval operations in the Middle East against Iran, with about 5,000 sailors and Marines on board and a record for consecutive days at sea; the visit highlights the US-Thai alliance, while Pattaya officials expect potential economic benefits and authorities emphasize the port call is for rest and logistics, not a new escalation in the conflict.

via USA Today|

#iran-blockade #laem-chabang #military

business1 month ago•1 min saved

Treasury Yields Steady After Retail Slump and Iran Blockade Talks

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield held steady near 4.645% after July retail sales fell 0.6% versus a 0.1% rise expected, while the 2-year yield slipped to about 4.117% and the 30-year rose to roughly 5.232%. Earlier gains were sparked by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s comments about possible Iran sanctions and an indefinite port blockade, with the PPI flat for July and CPI data previously in line with expectations. Analysts say inflation remains contained and eases some rate pressure, but real yields stay elevated.

via cnbc.com|

#business #inflation-expectations #iran-blockade

middle-east1 month ago•10 min saved

US Forces Strike Panama-Flagged Vessel Enforcing Iran Embargo in Gulf of Oman

U.S. Central Command says a US Navy MH-60 helicopter fired two Hellfire missiles at the rudder of the Panama-flagged container ship Vela Nova in the Gulf of Oman to stop it from bypassing the Iranian ports embargo, disabling its steering gear and prompting the crew to transfer to another vessel; no casualties were reported. The incident comes amid tense US-Iran talks and reports of a potential near-deal, with some officials noting President Trump might declare victory without a nuclear agreement.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#centcom #gulf-of-oman #iran-blockade

world4 months ago•1 min saved

Navy halts tanker in Gulf of Oman to enforce Iran blockade

U.S. Central Command says a U.S. Navy F/A-18 fired a precision munition at the Palau-flagged tanker M/T Marivex in the Gulf of Oman after it failed to respond and appeared headed for Iran, violating a naval blockade. The Marivex is now confirmed not to be sailing to Iran. Since the blockade began in mid-April, seven non-compliant ships have been disabled, more than 100 vessels have complied or been redirected, and 42 humanitarian ships have passed.

via Defense News|

#fa-18-super-hornet #gulf-of-oman #iran-blockade

world5 months ago•5 min saved

Iran Blockade Expands as 20+ U.S. Warships Enforce CENTCOM; Nimitz Makes Rio Stop

More than 20 U.S. Navy warships, including two carrier strike groups, are enforcing Iran’s blockade in CENTCOM’s area, with CENTCOM reporting 61 commercial vessels redirected and four disabled. Carrier groups Ford and George H.W. Bush are active in the region, while the Ford CSG heads toward Norfolk and George H.W. Bush remains deployed in the Arabian Sea. USS Nimitz is anchored in Rio de Janeiro for a liberty stop during its circumnavigation en route to Norfolk, and other carriers such as Dwight D. Eisenhower, George Washington, and Theodore Roosevelt are training or repositioning to bolster future operations; Boxer and Tripoli ARGs are positioned to support CENTCOM missions when announced.

via The War Zone|

#carrier-strike-group #centcom #iran-blockade

energy5 months ago•21 min saved

UAE Navigates Hormuz Shadow Route to Keep Gulf Oil Flowing

The UAE’s ADNOC reportedly moved at least 6 million barrels of Upper Zakum and Das crude through the Strait of Hormuz in April using four tankers with AIS transponders off, a ghost-fleet tactic to dodge Iran’s blockade; Iran retaliated by striking an empty ADNOC tanker, and ADNOC plans May loadings via ship-to-ship transfers, signaling the UAE remains active as other Gulf producers pull back, a pattern that could define oil flows for the near term.

via Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com|

#adnoc #energy #ghost-tankers

business5 months ago•4 min saved

Oil hits $115 as US eyes extended Iran blockade

Oil jumped to about $115 per barrel after reports the US plans to extend its blockade of Iran’s ports, lifting Brent crude from around $110 as Tehran vowed to disrupt traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint shaping ongoing oil market volatility.

via BBC|

#brent-crude #business #iran-blockade

world5 months ago•3 min saved

UK Won’t Back US Iran Blockade as Macron Seeks Peaceful Navigation Talks

Britain says it will not back the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and will focus on a peaceful multinational effort to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, as France plans a conference with the UK; Germany also rules out participation and most states remain wary, while Trump claims others will assist the blockade, with UK energy costs already affected.

via CNBC|

#energy-prices #france-uk-diplomacy #iran-blockade

world6 months ago•5 min saved

Trump weighs Hormuz coalition and Kharg Island option

Trump is pursuing a multinational 'Hormuz Coalition' to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and is weighing the seizure of Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal, a move that would require boots on the ground if Iran's blockade persists. As oil prices rise and Iran's exports are constrained, the administration seeks political commitment from allies (some nations have declined) and outlines potential contributions like warships and drones; Kharg handles roughly 90% of Iran's crude exports, making it a pivotal target.

via Axios|

#coalition-diplomacy #hormuz-coalition #iran-blockade