U.S. conducts third boat strike in 5 days in Caribbean and eastern Pacific
The U.S. has carried out a third boat strike in five days in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, killing two people and leaving one survivor.The strike targeted a boat accused of drug trafficking, according to the supplied row.It comes amid a series of similar attacks in the same maritime areas.The latest incident adds to a reported total of 57 attacks in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific against boats accused of drug trafficking.Survivors have been described as rare in those operations.The casualty count and the fact that one person survived make this strike notable within the wider campaign.It also suggests the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 May 2026 03:30 LONDON
Pentagon releases video of US strikes on two Iranian oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz
The Pentagon has released video showing US strikes on two Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.The military says the vessels were disabled after overnight exchanges of fire with Iranian forces.According to the confirmed account, the tankers were stopped before they could reach ports in the Gulf of Oman.The footage was released on Friday, adding visual confirmation to the earlier report of the operation.The incident is significant because the Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most sensitive shipping routes.Any disruption there can quickly affect maritime traffic and raise tensions around regional security.The latest details confirm that two... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 18:00 LONDON
U.S. Forces Disable Iranian-Flagged Tanker in Gulf of Oman
U.S. forces operating in the Gulf of Oman disabled an Iranian-flagged, unladen oil tanker that was attempting to sail toward an Iranian port at 9 a.m. The action was described in the source as enforcement of blockade measures. No further details were provided on the vessel's condition after it was disabled. The report does not state whether there were injuries, arrests, boarding, or any broader confrontation tied to the incident. It also does not identify the tanker by name. The only location explicitly given is the Gulf of Oman, with the vessel described as attempting to head toward an Iranian... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 15:33 LONDON
Iran says it seized Barbados-flagged tanker Ocean Koi in Gulf of Oman
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it has seized the Barbados-flagged oil tanker Ocean Koi in the Gulf of Oman.State television showed video of forces boarding and detaining the vessel.The IRGC said the ship was taken in a "special operation" after it was accused of trying to disrupt Iranian oil exports and the interests of the Iranian nation.A statement carried by the Fars news agency said the tanker was directed towards Iran's southern coast.Iranian state media said the army would "powerfully defend" the country's interests and assets in its territorial waters.The reported seizure adds to tensions in a waterway that... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 14:01 LONDON
Tenerife dock workers protest as MV Hondius approaches after hantavirus outbreak
The MV Hondius cruise ship is approaching Tenerife after an outbreak of hantavirus aboard, with Spanish authorities agreeing that passengers may disembark there this weekend.The vessel travelled from Cape Verde, where three people were evacuated because of illness.On Friday, dock workers in Tenerife gathered outside the Canary Islands parliament in Santa Cruz to protest the ship's arrival.Union representative Joana Batista said workers were unhappy about being asked to work in a port without special safety measures or information while an infected ship was approaching.Some colleagues have threatened to block the cruise ship if their demands are not met.The dispute matters... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 13:30 LONDON
GAS, GOD, AND GUNS: The Secret Agenda Behind the Washington Talks and the Death of the Maritime Border
The mahogany tables of the U.S. State Department are hosting a ghost today. As official delegations from Israel and Lebanon convene for a third round of high-stakes negotiations this Friday, May 8, 2026, the air in Washington is thick with the scent of a "peace" that looks increasingly like a strategic ambush. While the world watches the diplomatic theatre, the reality on the ground in Southern Lebanon tells a story of a predatory recalibration. Prime Minister Netanyahu isn’t just looking for a ceasefire; he is aiming to hit three birds with one single, devastating stone: the annexation of land, the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 08 May 2026 12:29 LONDON
Asean steps up push for South China Sea code of conduct
Southeast Asian leaders have stepped up their push for a South China Sea code of conduct at the close of the 48th Asean summit in Cebu.Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr said the code is key to unlocking deeper China-Asean economic cooperation, and that no such initiatives can be institutionalised until it is finalised.He told a press conference on Friday that the task is complicated because Asean member states have different approaches to Beijing.He said those differences would need to be incorporated into a single document.The remarks matter because the code of conduct has been presented as a prerequisite for broader... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 08:32 LONDON
Chinese-owned tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
A Chinese-owned oil tanker has been hit by fire near the Strait of Hormuz, in what is being described as the first known attack on a Chinese oil tanker since the Iran war began.The vessel, JV Innovation, reported a fire on its deck while off the United Arab Emirates coast near Mina Saqr.The Marshall Islands-flagged oil products and chemical tanker remained operational after the incident, with crew still on board.The ship's chief engineer said it was not yet clear who carried out the attack or why.No casualties were reported.The engineer said the bow of the ship was hit and caught... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 08:30 LONDON
Iran seizes oil tanker amid renewed Strait of Hormuz tensions
Iran says it has seized an oil tanker listed by the United States as a sanctions violator, in the latest maritime confrontation linked to the Strait of Hormuz.A maritime tracking company said the move was likely performative, noting that the Chinese-owned ship had an "established history within the Iranian trade ecosystem." The seizure adds to already heightened tensions in and around the waterway, which is one of the world's most important routes for oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.Any disruption there can quickly affect shipping and energy markets, making even limited incidents closely watched by governments and traders.The development comes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 07:30 LONDON
Philippines expands defence focus with Japan and wider Balikatan drills
The Philippines is widening its defence planning with Japan and preparing to expand its Balikatan military exercises beyond the country's waters, according to remarks by senior officials on Friday.Defence chief Gilberto Teodoro said the Diaoyu Islands are now considered a "serious concern".He made the comment after bilateral talks with Japan's defence minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, earlier in the week.Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jnr also said future Balikatan war games would not be confined to waters within the South China Sea that Manila considers under its territory.He said the exercise area would be broadened as part of discussions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 05:00 LONDON
Thousands of seafarers stranded as Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts Gulf shipping
Some 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Gulf after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed, leaving crews waiting for pay, food, water and a way home.One Indian seafarer, identified only as Anish, said he has been stuck at an Iranian port for nearly 10 weeks after arriving in the Shatt al-Arab waterway on a cargo ship shortly before the war escalated.He said some Indian crew members have managed to return home by crossing Iran's 44km land border with Armenia, but many remain in place because they are still waiting to be paid or cannot get dollars to travel.The disruption... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 May 2026 03:30 LONDON
UAE says it intercepted Iranian missiles and drones amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
The United Arab Emirates said its air defences were engaging missile and drone threats from Iran early on Friday, in a further test of the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran.The latest reported attack came a day after exchanges of fire around the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for global oil and liquefied natural gas flows.Few immediate details were available about the incident in the UAE.US President Donald Trump said three US destroyers transited the strait under fire and were not damaged.He later said the ceasefire was still in effect and played down the exchange.Iran's top joint... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 22:31 LONDON
Piracy resurges off Somalia and near Yemen with multiple ship hijackings
Piracy has risen again near Somalia and the Gulf of Aden, with at least three ships hijacked off Somali waters since 20 April and another seized near the Yemeni coast.The reported incidents have raised alarms over key sea routes used by international shipping.A sailor's voice note from one seized vessel has also spread online.The hijackings add to concerns about maritime security in a region already affected by wider instability.The row links the recent attacks to tensions linked to the Iran war, though no direct connection has been confirmed in the supplied material.The Gulf of Aden is one of the world's... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 21:30 LONDON
China and Philippines trade accusations over aircraft and research vessel near Iroquois Reef
China and the Philippines have traded accusations after a Philippine surveillance aircraft and a Chinese research vessel confronted each other near Iroquois Reef in the Spratly Islands.China Coast Guard spokesman Jiang Lue said a Philippine Coast Guard Islander aircraft had "deliberately approached and harassed" the Xiang Yang Hong 33 scientific research vessel on Wednesday while it was carrying out a "legitimate marine ecological survey".Jiang said the Chinese side tracked and monitored the aircraft and handled the situation "in accordance with laws and regulations".He also warned the Philippine side to stop what he called illegal harassment and inflammatory propaganda.The Philippine side... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 21:01 LONDON
Iran can withstand Hormuz blockade for months, CIA assessment says
A confidential CIA assessment delivered to the White House says Iran can withstand a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for months.The assessment also says Iran retains a substantial missile and drone arsenal.The row does not give further detail on how the assessment was prepared or whether it reflects a specific operational scenario.It also does not say when the White House received the briefing.The finding matters because the Strait of Hormuz is a key maritime chokepoint and any blockade there would have wider implications for regional security and shipping.The assessment suggests Iran may be able to absorb pressure for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 16:30 LONDON
France pre-positions aircraft carrier for possible Hormuz mission
France says its aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is heading towards the southern Red Sea to prepare for a possible mission linked to the Strait of Hormuz.An aide to President Emmanuel Macron said the move was intended to send a signal that France is ready to secure the strait if needed and capable of doing so.The deployment is being presented as a preparatory step rather than an immediate operational mission.No casualties or direct disruption were reported in the supplied material.The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically important shipping route, and any effort to restore navigation there would have implications for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 10:30 LONDON
Explosion and fire aboard HMM Namu after Trump blames Iran
An explosion of unidentified cause triggered a fire aboard the HMM Namu, a Panama-flagged bulk carrier operated by South Korean shipping company HMM, according to the supplied report.The incident has since drawn a political response after Donald Trump suggested Iran was responsible.The remarks followed the blast on Monday, which was described as having no confirmed cause in the available material.Iran has said it "firmly rejects and categorically denies" allegations that it was responsible.The report does not give details of casualties, the extent of damage, or whether the fire was brought under control.It also does not say where the ship was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 09:00 LONDON
Attack on French cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz
A French cargo ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the supplied report.The incident took place in one of the world's most sensitive shipping lanes.The only confirmed detail in the source material is that U.S.Central Command and the ship's owner disagreed over whether the vessel had coordinated safe passage with the United States military.No further information was provided on the nature of the attack.The episode matters because the Strait of Hormuz is a key chokepoint for international shipping, and any attack there can quickly raise concern among maritime operators and governments.The disagreement over coordination also points to... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 21:31 LONDON
U.S. military strikes boat in eastern Pacific, killing 3
The U.S. military has struck a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing three people, in what officials described as part of an ongoing campaign against suspected drug-smuggling boats.U.S.Southern Command said the vessel was hit on Tuesday and that no U.S. military forces were harmed.It said intelligence had confirmed the boat was travelling along known narco-trafficking routes and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations.The command described those killed as "male narco-terrorists" and said the vessel was operated by designated terrorist organisations, without identifying them.It did not provide further details or evidence to support the claim.The strike is the latest in a series... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 03:30 LONDON
US says offensive operations against Iran are over as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise
The United States says its offensive operations against Iran have ended, even as fresh warnings and reported attacks in the Strait of Hormuz raised concern that the ceasefire could unravel.Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the initial US-Israeli offensive in Iran, known as Operation Epic Fury, had reached its objectives.He said Washington preferred a path of peace, while also warning of a strong response to any new threat to shipping.The immediate concern is the waterway itself.Late on Tuesday, UK Maritime Trade Operations said a verified source had reported a cargo vessel struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 00:00 LONDON
German minehunter heads to Mediterranean for possible Hormuz mission
The German Navy minehunter Fulda has departed from the Kiel-Wik naval base and is heading toward the Mediterranean amid discussions over a possible deployment near the Strait of Hormuz.The vessel sailed on Monday, with crew members seen preparing onboard before it left port.The ship can carry up to 45 personnel and is expected to remain at sea for around two weeks.German officials have said any future mission near Hormuz would need approval from the Bundestag and a secure legal basis, potentially including a United Nations mandate.The comments come as maritime security in the region remains under strain.The movement of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 May 2026 18:00 LONDON
US vows help for tankers stranded in Persian Gulf as Strait of Hormuz uncertainty continues
Shipping companies remain uncertain whether to try to move tankers out of the Persian Gulf as the United States says it will help vessels navigate dangerous conditions near the Strait of Hormuz.The latest confirmed report says tankers have been stranded in the Gulf, with companies still unsure if they should attempt to leave.The statement from the United States did not say how the assistance would work or which vessels would be covered.The situation matters because the Strait of Hormuz is a major global shipping chokepoint, and any disruption there can affect oil and liquefied natural gas flows.The uncertainty has left... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 May 2026 23:30 LONDON
Two US service members missing during Morocco military drills
Two US service members remain missing in south-western Morocco after taking part in the African Lion 2026 military exercise, according to the US Africa Command.The pair were reported missing on Saturday near the Cap Draa Training Area, close to the city of Tan Tan.A search and rescue operation involving ground, air and maritime resources is under way.US, Moroccan and other participating forces are involved in the effort, and officials said the incident remains under investigation.The command said on Sunday that the search is ongoing and that its focus is on the service members and their families.The case matters because African... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 May 2026 14:00 LONDON
The Madness of Power, From Balfour to the Edge of World War Three
A Voice in the Wilderness of War: Who Still Dares to Speak Truth While Empires March There are moments in history when the world suddenly accelerates toward disaster, moments when anyone who has studied history can feel the temperature rising even before the explosions reach their peak. The current escalation in the Middle East is one of those moments. According to the facts we now see unfolding, the United States and Israel made the unilateral decision to attack Iran without the approval of the United Nations, without a global coalition mandate, and without the support of most of the international... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 06 Mar 2026 17:20 LONDON
WAR CRIMES OR HUMANITY ON LIFE SUPPORT?
The Thin, Bloody Line Between Justice and Jungle Rule IS KILLING WITHOUT MERCY NOW LEGAL? By Anthony Sterling In September 2025, the United States military launched what became known as Operation Southern Spear, a lethal campaign targeting suspected drug smuggling vessels in international waters. The stated objective was to combat narco trafficking networks operating beyond territorial jurisdiction. The ethical shock came on 2 September 2025, when a double strike in the Caribbean left survivors clinging to wreckage for nearly an hour. Drone footage reportedly showed two individuals waving from debris after the first impact. Instead of rescue, three additional munitions... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 23 Feb 2026 17:39 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
