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world14 days ago•10 min saved

Global Carrier Watch: U.S. Navy Deploys Major Strike Groups Worldwide

USNI's Fleet and Marine Tracker shows the U.S. Navy's major carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups deployed across multiple oceans as of May 11, 2026, including the Ford Carrier Strike Group in the Mediterranean, Abraham Lincoln CSG in the Arabian Sea, George H.W. Bush and Nimitz in the Atlantic/approaching Virginia after a circumnavigation, George Washington in the Philippine Sea, Iwo Jima ARG in the Caribbean, Boxer ARG in the Indian Ocean, and a broad mix of escort ships and independent units operating in the Red Sea, CENTCOM, Eastern Pacific, and Western Atlantic; the Nimitz is circumnavigating South America en route to Virginia after a 10-month service-life extension to 2027.

via USNI News|

#amphibious-ready-group #carrier-strike-group #fleet-tracker

world15 days 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

world18 days ago•4 min saved

U.S. Fighter Jet Silences Two Iranian Blockade Tankers in Gulf of Oman

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 from the USS George H.W. Bush disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers, Sea Star III and Sevda, by striking their smokestacks as they attempted to pass through the Gulf of Oman in violation of the ongoing blockade of Iran’s ports. CENTCOM says the vessels were non-compliant and no longer transiting to Iran, following similar prior actions against Iranian-flagged ships; the operation is part of a broader maritime effort to enforce the blockade and protect commercial shipping in the region.

via Business Insider|

#blockade #centcom #gulf-of-oman

world19 days ago•3 min saved

US Destroyers Defend Against Renewed Iranian Attacks in Hormuz

Three U.S. Navy destroyers (Truxtun, Mason and Rafael Peralta) faced missiles, drones and small-boat assaults in the Strait of Hormuz; the U.S. responded with self-defense strikes on Iranian facilities and mounted a layered defense with CIWS, 5-inch guns, small-arms fire and Apache Hellfire missiles, with overhead support—no casualties or damage reported as the confrontation underscores a tense, ongoing contest for control of the waterway amid a fragile ceasefire.

via CBS News|

#drones #iran #missiles

world20 days ago•2 min saved

U.S. Forces Foil Iran-Bound Tanker, Enforce Gulf Blockade

U.S. forces in the Gulf of Oman disabled the rudder of the Iranian-flagged tanker M/T Hasna after repeated warnings, enforcing the blockade against ships headed to Iran; the vessel is no longer transiting to Iran, and CENTCOM says the blockade remains in full effect.

via centcom.mil|

#blockade #gulf-of-oman #iran

world22 days ago•23 min saved

Hormuz flashpoint: Iran fires on U.S. ships as ceasefire wobbles

Iran launched missile and drone strikes at U.S. destroyers and merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the most significant challenge yet to the recent ceasefire; no hits were reported, as the United States escalates operations to reopen the waterway amid Iran's warnings against interference.

via The Washington Post|

#iran-nation #middle-east #military-and-defense

world22 days ago•6 min saved

Global blockade escalates as U.S. seizes Iranian oil tankers, rattling China and Russia

The U.S.-led naval blockade of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz has intensified, with Marines boarding or seizing 39 vessels since mid-April, including oil tankers like Tifani and Majestic X, as officials describe the effort as growing and global and aimed at choking Iran’s energy exports. The moves are framed as deterrence with broad spillover effects, signaling pressure on Iran’s partners and sending shockwaves to China, which relies on sea-borne oil, and Russia, whose shadow fleet could face increased risk as global maritime pressure widens.

via Fox News|

#china #iran #sanctions

world22 days ago•7 min saved

South Korean vessel attacked near Hormuz as tensions rise

A South Korean-flagged vessel near the Strait of Hormuz was attacked; Seoul says there are no confirmed Korean casualties as officials verify details. US CENTCOM says no US ships were hit and two US-flagged ships transited the Strait, while Iran has floated various scenarios amid ongoing regional tension.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#iran #missile-attacks #south-korea

world22 days ago•3 min saved

Trump weighs action over Iran stalemate as Hormuz gambit looms

President Trump, frustrated by the Iran stalemate, weighed a forceful plan to move naval ships through the Strait of Hormuz but chose a cautious opening. The U.S. will assist and monitor crossing ships under Project Freedom, with ships and missiles in reserve and no full escort mission yet, while diplomacy with Iran continues amid threats from Tehran and ongoing talks among U.S. envoys and Iran’s leadership.

via Axios|

#diplomacy #iran #strait-of-hormuz

world23 days ago•2 min saved

Navy to shepherd ships through Strait of Hormuz from Monday under 'Project Freedom'

Trump says the U.S. Navy will begin guiding foreign ships through the Strait of Hormuz from Monday as part of 'Project Freedom,' a humanitarian move to reopen the strait, while warning Iran against interference and noting ongoing discussions with Tehran about ending the war.

via Axios|

#iran #project-freedom #strait-of-hormuz

world23 days ago•18 min saved

Trump Praises Maritime Piracy in Iran War, Sparks Legal Debate

President Trump publicly boasted that U.S. forces have 'taken over' cargo and oil from seized ships, likening operations to piracy, as Washington enforces maritime blockades in the Iran conflict; legal scholars warn such blockades lack a solid basis under international law and risk violating the War Powers Act, while the war's near-term costs run from $25–$100 billion and could exceed $1 trillion long-term.

via Common Dreams|

#donald-trump #international-law #iran-war

world24 days ago•1 min saved

Trump likens US naval action to piracy amid Iran port blockade

At a Florida rally, Trump said the US Navy 'took over' a ship as part of the blockade of Iranian ports, joking that the operation was 'like pirates.' The remark comes amid the broader US-Israel confrontation with Iran, including Iran's tightened control of the Strait of Hormuz and plans to charge ships passing through it. About 45 vessels have been redirected to ensure compliance with the blockade, and officials say the measure will last as long as needed; Iran vows to maintain the chokehold.

via The Guardian|

#iran #piracy #strait-of-hormuz

world24 days ago•2 min saved

Trump praises 'pirate-like' Navy moves against Iran as tensions escalate

Trump said the U.S. Navy acted like pirates in its blockade of Iranian ports and seizure of an Iranian vessel, calling the operation profitable as tensions with Tehran grow amid stalled negotiations and new sanctions warnings.

via politico.eu|

#iran #sanctions #strait-of-hormuz

world24 days ago•5 min saved

Trump jokes US Navy would seize Cuba almost immediately after Iran trip

Trump told attendees at a Palm Beach event that the U.S. Navy would take over Cuba almost immediately on the way back from Iran, as Washington announced new sanctions on Havana and Cuba denounced them as collective punishment amid an energy crisis.

via Euronews.com|

#cuba #iran #sanctions

world25 days ago•179 min saved

Indo-Pacific Destroyer Suffers Hours-Long Power Outage; Crew Safe

A US Navy Arleigh Burke–class destroyer, USS Higgins, experienced an electrical casualty that caused a loss of power and propulsion for several hours in the Indo-Pacific. The outage left the ship electronically blind and immobile, with a crew of about 300; there were no injuries. Initial reports point to an electrical malfunction with possible sparking or smoke that ceased after power was removed. Power and propulsion have since been restored, but the exact location within the Indo-Pacific region and the cause remain under investigation.

via CNN|

#indopacific #military #power-outage