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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month agoExpert warns Trump's proposed mission in Strait of Hormuz is 'very dangerous' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
The US proposal to deploy Navy vessels through the Strait of Hormuz faces significant military risks due to Iran's geographic advantage and ability to launch attacks from shore with minimal reaction time.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month agoKaroline Leavitt Hangs Trump's Energy Secretary Out to Dry Over Deleted Claim About Oil Tankers: Post Was Taken Down Pretty Quickly'
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt refuted Energy Secretary Chris Wright's claim that the U.S. Navy escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz, confirming no such escort has occurred.
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US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks agoFire damage, clogged toilets, and sinking morale: USS Gerald R Ford to set sails for repairs in Crete
A fire aboard the USS Gerald R Ford injured sailors and destroyed 100 beds, adding to mounting problems during a nine-month deployment that has raised crew morale and readiness concerns.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks agoFire damage, clogged toilets, and sinking morale: USS Gerald R Ford to set sails for repairs in Crete
A fire aboard the USS Gerald R Ford injured sailors and destroyed 100 beds, adding to mounting problems during a nine-month deployment that has raised crew morale and readiness concerns.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month agoA US Navy oiler ran hard aground after its captain urged a last-minute shortcut: 'Let's try to shoot the gap'
A US Navy fuel ship ran aground in September 2024 after the captain ordered a risky shortcut through restricted waters, causing over $20 million in damage due to poor decisions and failure to follow navigation procedures.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month agoSecond Royal Navy ship readied to respond to Iran crisis after HMS Dragon criticism
As part of prudent planning, we have taken the decision to bring RFA Lyme Bay to heightened readiness as a precaution, should she be needed to assist in maritime tasks in the eastern Mediterranean.
UK news
fromThe Local France
1 month agoFrance deploys helicopter carrier to Mediterranean
An amphibious helicopter carrier has been deployed in the Mediterranean to reinforce the presence of the French armed forces in the context of the Middle East crisis. A similar ship was sent off the shore of Lebanon as a precautionary measure to help with repatriations if needed during the 2024 war between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
France politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
5 months agoWashington's New Frontline: The Caribbean Emerges as a Test of U.S. Power
On September 2, U.S. forces struck a vessel in international waters, 11 people, and claimed that it belonged to the Tren de Aragua gang and was laden with narcotics. Just over a week later, Washington unveiled an extensive naval deployment comprised of eight warships, a submarine and thousands of troops and launched a second attack against another alleged smuggling vessel, sending a clear message that the operation is systematic rather than episodic.
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