Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has said that providing security in the Strait of Hormuz “is not free”, warning that restrictions on Iran’s oil exports would have wider consequences.

France and the United Kingdom will co-host a video conference on Friday with countries willing to contribute to a “purely defensive mission” aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz, the French presidency announced.

The United States and China held “frank and constructive” maritime security talks in Hawaii this week, the Chinese navy said on Saturday, as the two countries continue restoring military communications after months of heightened trade tensions.

Britain has pledged its support for Yemen's government in its fight against the Houthis, following the first visit to the country by a UK minister in six years.

On September 7, the Italian Navy destroyer Caio Duilio and the Indian Navy destroyer Surat conducted a passage exercise in the Indian Ocean.

Germany has formally condemned China after accusing the Chinese military of targeting a German aircraft with a laser during an EU maritime security operation, escalating tensions between Berlin and Beijing.

Pakistan has raised maritime security to high alert across its seaports, suspending all permits for both small and large fishing vessels, according to port authorities on Friday.

The United States and South Korea have launched a five-day joint naval exercise aimed at enhancing their combined salvage and rescue operations in both wartime and peacetime scenarios.