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…As such, China will likely seek to continue expansion in the South China Sea, to the ire of other nations such as the Philippines. Of note, Germany has committed two additional ships to the region, and…

…The Lukoil petroleum refinery in Perm was hit overnight, along with the Tuapse Refinery on the Black Sea coast. Analyst Comment: This pivot to targeting Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricant (POL) facilities began in earnest last October…

…The missile allegedly has a Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV) and the missile successfully splashed down in the Sea of Japan. Middle East: Israeli forces struck a convoy of the World Central Kitchen, allegedly targeting a Hamas…

…High tensions remain a standard in the Red Sea, as much false information abounds regarding current events.

…Red Sea/HOA: As the tenuous situation continues in the Persian Gulf, the Somalis have begun to increase hijacking attempts targeting commercial vessels in the vicinity of the Gulf of Aden.

…As submarine communications cables have been under increased scrutiny due to Houthi threats in the Red Sea, many are assuming impacts to cables are due to nefarious intent by Houthi forces. However, the cables impacted this…

…In the Red Sea, Houthi forces claimed to have downed their 19th American MQ-9 drone over the weekend, as the bombing campaign against Houthi targets in Yemen continues. AC: Most of the very indirect negotiations…

…She is possibly conducting her final sea trials bef

…Red Sea/HOA: Attacks on commercial shipping continue as Houthi forces demonstrate increasing targeting capabilities. -----END TEARLINE----- Analyst Comments: A few weeks ago, the M/V MSC ORION was targeted by Houthi forces with virtually zero…

…Though difficult to verify with any accuracy, commercial shipping companies appear to have established substantial communication and authorization procedures for ships attempting to transit the Red Sea. In direct opposition to US Navy guidance, ships are…

…And the only way that the Saudis can use this pipeline, is to load oil at Yanbu, sail it on ships across the Red Sea, and deposit the crude in Egypt to be sent down the…

…Red Sea/

…Overnight, CNN reported that the USS GERALD FORD (CVN-78) has been ordered to deploy to the Mediterranean Sea, to supplement the two Carrier Strike Groups already in the CENTCOM theater. The FORD has not departed…

to Houthi control overnight, further cementing Houthi control of the entire coastline along the Red Sea. Analyst Comment: The seizure of these islands means that the Houthis don't have to rely on drones anymore...they…

…Red Sea/HOA: Yesterday US forces allegedly destroyed two more Houthi Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs), in addition to an alleged Houthi radar site in Yemen. -HomeFront- New York: A suspected drunk driver drove his vehicle into…

…Separately, kinetic targeting between the United States and Iran appears to have resumed on the high seas.

…The constant Houthi targeting down in the Red Sea region has also resulted in the Saudi's cutting production at many oil terminals and processing facilities, and the Omanis are quietly trying to export more oil…

…Red Sea/HOA: Houthi attacks on commercial shipping became more serious overnight following the sinking of a commercial vessel. Overnight, Houthi forces struck the M/V RUBYMAR (a Belize-flagged bulk cargo carrier) with multiple cruise…

…Before the war began, this container (on average) cost $980 to ship from China, to the Middle East (via the Red Sea route, not through the Strait of Hormuz). Right now, this same container costs about…

…Though it is largely forgotten, Iran actually does share a border with Russia, but it's not by land...it's via the Caspian Sea. Russian boats can easily transfer large amounts of cargo to Iranian…