Indian ocean
Iran linked oil tanker falls victim to Somali piracy surge
The Eritrea-flagged Sibu 1 was at least the 13th vessel attacked this year off the coast of Somalia or in the Gulf of Aden, which links Somalia and Yemen.
Researchers decode 200-year-old Red Sea navigational chart, revealing lost seafaring secrets
Aviation's greatest mystery: Malaysia extends search for missing flight MH370 by one year
Somali terror groups could tighten Hormuz chokehold through Bab-el-Mandeb piracy, experts say
WATCH: US intercepts 'stateless sanctioned' vessel in Indo-Pacific area, enforcing Iran sanctions
The Pentagon confirmed a US military boarding of the stateless M/T Tifani, a vessel tied to Iranian smuggling activity, as part of global maritime enforcement efforts to disrupt illicit networks.
Why Israeli travelers are turning to Seychelles’ quiet luxury
Seychelles has long identified Israel as a strategic market and not without reason.
Iran's attack on US-UK Diego Garcia base is not a turning point, but a warning - analysis
If Iran’s ballistic capabilities have been underestimated, then what does that say about other Iranian capabilities that may have been underestimated, first and foremost, its nuclear program?
US military seizes third sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says
The action follows the seizure of the Veronica III in the same region on February 15, with the US having escalated its blockade on sanctioned vessels going to and from Venezuela.
US intercepts Iran-linked oil tanker en route from Caribbean to Indian Ocean
'The vessel tried to defy President [Donald] Trump’s quarantine, hoping to slip away,' a DoD statement read, adding, 'By land, air, or sea, we will find you and deliver justice.'
US forces board Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Indian Ocean without incident
"Overnight, US military forces conducted a right-of-visit, maritime interdiction and boarding on the Aquila II without incident," Hegseth wrote in a post on X/Twitter. "It ran, and we followed."
Iran's hijacking of Singapore-bound oil tanker a 'blatant violation of int'l law' - CENTCOM
The tanker had been sailing off the coast of the United Arab Emirates and was carrying a cargo of high-sulfur gasoil through the Indian Ocean en route to Singapore.
What is Diego Garcia? The US military base that will be key to operations against Iran - explainer
What is there, what aircraft operate from it, and why could it become a critical link in any future conflict in the Middle East?
Indian Ocean Conference highlights growing Iran engagement as Israel remains isolated - analysis
These kinds of regional events often do not include Israeli participation, illustrating that while Israel has sought out ties, it often faces an uphill struggle participating in important groups.
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A perfect mix of pristine beaches, rainforests, and clear waters—your guide to a Seychelles vacation with itineraries, accommodations, top restaurants, and must-see spots.
