Israel FM, EAM discuss Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon on phone

Apr 14, 2026

Sa'ar said that Iran's harm to freedom of navigation through economic terrorism in the Strait of Hormuz requires action that will ensure the freedom...

US Navy says it conducted 'Freedom of Navigation' ops near Lakshadweep without prior Indian consent

Apr 09, 2021

New Delhi [India], April 9 : US Naval ships on April 7 conducted the freedom of navigation operation (FONOP) near Lakshadweep Islands, inside India's...

Chinese warship shadows US destroyer during operation in SCS

Dec 22, 2020

Washington [US], December 23 : A Chinese warship shadowed the US guided-missile destroyer, John S. McCain, which was transiting the disputed waters of South...

US opposes actions disrupting freedom of navigation in Taiwan Strait

Aug 11, 2026

The US State Department opposed Chinese traffic restrictions in the Taiwan Strait following Typhoon Dolphin, supporting Taiwan's view that it is an international waterway...

Restoration of freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz "paramount": EU chief

Apr 13, 2026

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for the urgent restoration of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, citing severe economic damage....

US naval blockade against Iran begins; UKMTO confirms enforcement at Iranian ports

Apr 13, 2026

The US military has officially launched a naval blockade of Iranian ports following President Trump's deadline. While "maritime access restrictions" are now being enforced...