Tag: Indian Ocean

  • Houthis warned off

    Al Houthis accused of manipulating fishing boats in sea attacks Keep off coalition ships, Yemen fishermen told The Yemeni government has warned fishermen against coming closer to ships of a […]

  • Death penalty for piracy

    India introduces stringent laws. Union Cabinet approves stringent anti-piracy law The Union Cabinet today approved a bill providing for death penalty or life imprisonment to those involved in piracy at […]

  • Iran ramps up tension

    Nothing to see here, move along… Iran To Practice Blockading Strait Of Hormuz As Saudis Say Mandeb Strait Is No Longer Safe Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC, is reportedly […]

  • Red Sea attacks paused

    Unilateral halt in naval military operations. Yemen’s Houthis halt Red Sea attacks for two weeks DUBAI (Reuters) – Yemen’s Houthi group said on Tuesday it is unilaterally halting attacks in […]

  • Op Atalanta renewed

    Renewed mandate until 2020. EU NAVFOR Operation Atalanta: ‘Mandate continues, Business as usual’ EU NAVFOR is pleased to confirm that following the decision from the Council of the European Union […]

  • Saudi’s won’t halt oil exports

    Recent incidents in Bab el-Mandeb Strait spark concerns. Saudis Won’t Suspend Oil Exports To The West By Irina Slav Aramco is unlikely to suspend West-bound crude oil exports after the Houthi […]

  • Iran threats continue

    War of words continues. Iran waiting for Leader order to block Strait of Hormuz: Comdr. Iran’s Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi, underlining that the Strait of Hormuz is a […]

  • More Iran ties to Houthis

    Will findings see increased pressure placed on Iran? UN panel finds further evidence of Iran link to Yemen missiles UNITED NATIONS: Yemen’s Huthi rebels are still arming themselves with ballistic […]

  • Hodeidah heats up

    Saudi coalition renews air strikes, too. Witnesses: Heavy fighting near Yemen’s Hodeida kills dozens Heavy fighting along Yemen’s west coast between pro-government forces and Shiite rebels in recent days has […]

  • BAM concerns

    Renewed concerns over shipping safety. Growing threats to Red Sea shipping routes could trigger a devastating regional conflict, analysts warn REBECCA SPONG LONDON: Houthi militia attacks on Saudi oil tankers […]