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Navy

Iran says it detained vessel suspected of cooperating with US military

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has announced the detention of a vessel identified as Epaminodes, claiming it was suspected of cooperating with the US military.

25 Apr 2026-12:06
Iran says IRGC escorted cargo ship past attempted US interception

An Iranian bulk carrier carrying rice has arrived in Iran after transiting the Sea of Oman, with Iranian authorities claiming the vessel was escorted by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy amid an attempted interception by the US Navy.

24 Apr 2026-13:30
China’s first Type 076 "Drone Carrier" begins high-seas trials in South China Sea

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, has departed Shanghai for the South China Sea for routine cross-regional trials and training, following multiple earlier sea trials and in line with its planned development schedule, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy said on Tuesday.

22 Apr 2026-14:54
Pakistan Navy test-fires Taimoor air-launched cruise missile - VIDEO

Pakistan Navy has successfully carried out a live weapons firing of the Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile, an indigenously developed anti-ship weapon system, the military’s media wing announced on Tuesday, describing it as “a powerful demonstration of precision strike capability and operational readiness.”

21 Apr 2026-14:38
Iran says tanker enters territorial waters despite US threats

Iran’s military says the Iranian oil tanker Sili City has entered the country’s territorial waters under operational protection from the Iranian Navy, despite what it described as warnings and threats from a US naval group.

21 Apr 2026-13:03
Iran claims it blocked US, Israeli naval access to Sea of Oman

A senior Iranian naval commander has said Iranian forces prevented US and Israeli aircraft carrier strike groups and marine units from entering the Sea of Oman.

18 Apr 2026-13:01
IRGC Navy outlines conditions for crossing the Strait of Hormuz

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy of Iran has outlined the requirements ships must follow to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

17 Apr 2026-23:58
Iranian launchers ready to target US warships, says Leader’s adviser

A military adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader has said that Iranian Armed Forces launchers are ready to strike US warships, claiming they are capable of sinking them.

16 Apr 2026-12:13
France releases oil tanker linked to Russia

France has released an oil tanker that was previously seized in March after the vessel’s owner paid a financial penalty, according to authorities.

16 Apr 2026-11:22
Why China is closely watching the tactical moves in the Middle East

American wars in the Persian Gulf have consistently shaped the Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA’s) understanding of modern warfare and doctrinal reform.

14 Apr 2026-13:52