The Wire - January 11, 2024
…This vessel previously went by a different name, the M/V SUEZ RAJAN, and was seized by the U.S. in 2022 for shipping Iranian oil in violation of sanctions. After waiting for the vessel to…
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The Wire - June 24, 2026
…Similarly, many vessels are now in a poor state of repair after having been at anchor in warm salt water for several months, so the chances of a ship having mechanical issues of some kind is…
The Wire - April 14, 2026
…Based on the graphic of the incident provided by the UKMTO this strike on a commercial vessel is one of the farthest conducted by Iranian forces since the war began, with this vessel being located well…
The Wire - March 23, 2026
…Right now, it's certainly possible that the US has quietly agreed to an informal ceasefire, based on the terms of Iran allowing vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz, in exchange for a 5-day…
The Wire - May 14, 2025
…This tanker was bound for Russia, and in a continuation of Estonia's history of detaining vessels suspected of breaching sanctions, Estonian forces attempted to conduct boarding operations to inspect (and probably detain) the vessel. In…
The Wire - December 10, 2025
…This afternoon the White House announced the seizure of a tanker vessel off the coast of Venezuela. No details were provided on the name or registration of the vessel yet, however President Trump stated that the…
The Wire - June 23, 2026
…However, all merchant vessels are now required to obtain a permit from the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), the new Iranian entity that is controlling access to the Gulf.
-HomeFront-
Washington D.C. - Demonstrations and vandalism…
The Wire - March 11, 2026
…This morning three merchant vessels were struck by Iranian munitions in the vicinity of the waterway. Two vessels were struck off the coast of Dubai and Ras al Khaymah, one of which was a containership that…
The Wire - November 16, 2023
…It is unclear as to how this ban will affect maritime safety devices, which are mandated by the USCG on most classes of vessel. It is also unclear as to how this will affect consumer grade…
Military manual · JP 3-0
JP 3-0, page 74
Joint Operations
Joint Publication: Joint Operations
…Interdiction diverts, disrupts, delays, or destroys
the enemy’s military surface capabilities before they can be used effectively against friendly
forces, or to otherwise achieve their objectives.
(5) Conduct strategic attack. This task includes offensive action…
The Wire - October 22, 2026
…Yesterday, Iran struck a total of 4x tanker vessels, none of which have been confirmed by the UKMTO yet.
Analyst Comment: On the rhetorical front, the situation is not looking good. Statements made by White House…
The Wire - December 29, 2023
…As a reminder, these vessels were deployed for counter-piracy operations in the southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden in direct response to Yemeni targeting. AC: These vessels, while technically not operating as a full…
The Wire - January 10, 2024
…Yesterday, Yemeni forces conducted a complex attack on US Naval vessels and commercial shipping, using 18x drones, 2 ASCMs, and one ballistic missile. All were intercepted by coalition Naval vessels in the area.
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NY: Controversy…
The Wire - August 14, 2026
…This morning at least one strike on a merchant vessel was reported in the Strait of Hormuz. The UKMTO published two separate nearly-identical reports under two different reporting numbers, 111-26 and 112-26, both…
The Wire - November 18, 2023
…As Israel consolidates the northern pocket around Gaza City, very little evidence surfaces of what was allegedly a Hamas stronghold under al Shifa Hospital. AC: Hamas almost certainly uses every subterranean structure in Gaza, to some…
The Wire - February 5, 2026
However, due to the strategic implication of an aircraft possibly being shot down by small arms fire, it would be prudent to consider this a possible SAFIRE (Surface-to-Air Fire) incident at the present time…
The Wire - May 24, 2024
…Limited diplomatic scuffles have been noted between Taiwanese Coast Guard vessels and PLAN ships in the Strait. Overnight, Taiwanese forces noted 49x PLA aircraft, 19x PLAN vessels, and 7 Chinese Coast Guard vessels operating in the…
The Wire - July 9, 2024
…Of note, Iranian ship classes are frequently debated as the domestically-produced Iranian vessels usually do not conform to international standards. Iran classifies their newest line of Mowj-class vessels as Destroyers, whereas most of the…
Military manual · AFDD 2-1.9
AFDD 2-1.9, page 112
Targeting
Air Force Doctrine Document: Targeting
…In
addition to expertise on worldwide air assets, NASIC also has leading experts on long-
range surface-to-surface missiles (such as medium-range and intercontinental ballistic
missiles).
Air Force Space Command
Air Force Space Command…
The Wire - June 5, 2026
…However in this case, it would be extraordinarily unlikely for this vessel to end up where it did, just based on the drifting of the tides. The addition of three other drones, all with independent guidance…