U.S. Threatens Sanctions Against Ships That Pay Strait of Hormuz Tolls to Iran
The United States is warning shipping companies that they could face sanctions for making payments to Iran to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
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**Livewire** Operation Epic Fury Day Sixteen: Trump Warns ‘Bad Future’ for NATO if Allies Don’t Help in Strait of Hormuz
The military operation in Iran entered its sixteenth day on Sunday. The eyes of the world continue to focus on the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on international energy markets, while both President Trump and the remnants of the Iranian regime both reject suggestions of peace negotiations.
Sweden Investigating ‘Stateless’ Cargo Ship Sailing in Baltic Sea
Swedish authorities are investigating a cargo ship sailing in the Baltic Sea that they believe is a stateless vessel.
Trump Calls for U.S. Ships to Be Allowed to Travel Through Suez, Panama Canals Without Charge
President Donald Trump called for military and commercial ships from the United States to be able to travel through the Suez and Panama Canals without facing a fee, and added that he had directed Secretary of State Marco Rubio to take care of the issue.
Houthis Claim Global Shipping ‘Is Safe,’ then Vow to Continue Red Sea Attacks
The Iran-backed Houthi terrorist organization of Yemen vowed on Wednesday to continue launching attacks on international shipping vessels in the Red Sea – but insisted it would only target vessels linked to Israel and that “international navigation in the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea is safe.”
Poland Opens New Canal Intended to Bypass Russia
WARSAW, Poland (AP) – Poland´s top leaders celebrated the opening Saturday of a new – albeit unfinished – canal that they say will mean ships no longer must secure Russia´s permission to sail from the Baltic Sea to the ports of the Vistula Lagoon.
Over 8 Tons of Cocaine Found Hidden in Columbian Banana Shipment
Police in Portugal said Thursday they found just over 8 metric tons (8.8 short tons) of cocaine concealed inside banana shipments from Colombia.
Exclusive — Rep. Michelle Steel: Joe Biden Ignored My Request for Declaration of Emergency over California Oil Spill
President Biden ignored a request for a federal declaration of emergency in response to the California oil spill, Rep. Michelle Steel (R-CA) said.
Netanyahu Warns Israel Will Act with International Coalition If Iran Attempts to Block Red Sea
TEL AVIV – Israel will join an international coalition to thwart any more attempts by Iran to block a key waterway in the region, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Wednesday, after Iranian proxies last week launched an attack on two Saudi oil tankers sailing through the narrow strait.
