US and allied naval commanders in Mideast transit Strait of HormuzThe Mideast-based chiefs of the U.S., British and French navies have transited the Strait of Hormuz aboard an American warship.By Jon Gambrell, AP13 hours ago
Navy to boost rotations of ships, aircraft in Strait of HormuzThe beefed up presence includes U.S. Navy destroyers, U.S. Coast Guard fast response cutters, unmanned systems and a variety of aircraft.By Diana Stancy Correll6 days ago
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seizes second tanker in Strait of HormuzIt's the second such capture by Tehran in under a week amid heightened tensions over its nuclear program.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press3 weeks ago
US Navy sails first drone through Mideast’s Strait of HormuzThe U.S. Navy has sailed its first drone boat through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.By Jon Gambrell, AP5 weeks ago
US Navy plans launch of Mideast drone force alongside alliesVice Adm. Brad Cooper said he hopes the drone force using artificial intelligence would be operational by the summer of 2023 to put more “eyes and ears on the water.”By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press15 months ago
Iran rejects claim that its speedboats sparked encounter with US vessels in Strait of HormuzIt was the second time in two weeks that a U.S. ship opened fire to warn vessels of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.2 years ago