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⚓IRGC: US warships will burn like bases if Iran attacked again https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2026/04/30/767813/IRGC--US-warships-will-burn-like-bases-if-Iran-attacked-again-

⚓ US Navy secretary abruptly ‘departing’ amid Iran blockade John C. Phelan is leaving the administration, “effective immediately,” the Pentagon has announced https://www.rt.com/news/638947-us-navy-secretary-steps-down/

⚓ Indian Navy inducts BrahMos-capable warship The INS Taragiri stealth frigate is expected to strengthen the country’s combat readiness and operational might https://www.rt.com/india/637159-indian-navy-inducts-brahmos-capable/

⚓"Two Chinese container ships turned back after trying to exit the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, ship-tracking data showed, despite assurances from Iran that Chinese vessels could pass." https://gcaptain.com/chinese-boxships-abort-first-hormuz-exit-attempt-undermining-iran-safe-passage-claims/

⚓ Seafarers Trapped By Hormuz Crisis Face Growing Humanitarian Emergency https://gcaptain.com/seafarers-trapped-by-hormuz-crisis-face-growing-humanitarian-emergency/ "A mounting humanitarian crisis is unfolding at sea as tens of thousands of seafarers remain trapped aboard vessels across the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and Arabian Sea, with reports emerging of ships running dangerously low on basic supplies—including drinking water."

⚓ 'Iran calls the shots': Mearsheimer says US Navy powerless to control Strait of Hormuz https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2026/03/19/765573/iran-calls-shots-mearsheimer-says-us-navy-powerless-control-strait-hormuz

Iran Nears Deal to Buy Supersonic Anti-Ship Missiles from China ⚓Iran is close to a deal with China to purchase antiship cruise missiles, according to six people with knowledge of the negotiations,... https://gcaptain.com/iran-nears-deal-to-buy-supersonic-anti-ship-missiles-from-china/

⚓Iran's Revolutionary Guards launch Strait of Hormuz drills Rana Taha with AFP, Reuters The exercise comes amid growing tensions with the US. The Strait of Hormuz is considered the world's most important gateway for oil transport. https://www.dw.com/en/iran-launches-strait-of-hormuz-drills/a-75990650