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Three vessels hit by gunfire in Strait of Hormuz

Three vessels hit by gunfire in Strait of Hormuz

At least three container ships were hit by gunfire ​in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security sources ‌and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. Iran has imposed restrictions on ships using the strait, first in retaliation for the US-Israeli bombardment of t

Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared trying to migrate in 2025

Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared trying to migrate in 2025

Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared on migration routes last year, with sea routes to ​Europe the most deadly and many victims lost ‌in "invisible shipwrecks", a UN agency said on Tuesday. "These figures bear witness to our collective failure to prevent these tragedies," ​Maria Moita, who

Iran fires on container ship in Strait of Hormuz

Iran fires on container ship in Strait of Hormuz

Iran fired on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, damaging the vessel and complicating efforts to bring the United States and Iran together in Pakistan for talks to end the war. The morning attack by Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard came after US President Donald Tr

US at risk of running out of missiles after Iran operations

US at risk of running out of missiles after Iran operations

The US military has significantly depleted its stockpile of key missiles during the war with Iran and created a “near-term risk” of running out of ammunition in a future conflict should one arise in the next few years, according to experts and three people familiar with recent internal

UN chief welcomes extension of US-Iran ceasefire

UN chief welcomes extension of US-Iran ceasefire

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomes Washington's extension of the ceasefire with Iran, said his spokesman on Tuesday. "This is an important step toward de-escalation and creating critical space for diplomacy and confidence-building between Iran and the United States. We encourage all pa

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