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February 18

World's largest aircraft carrier heads to Middle East as Iran nuclear tensions spike dramatically

USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group heads to Middle East as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate, joining USS Abraham Lincoln already deployed in region.

February 16

Iran launches war drills in Hormuz Strait as US carrier is flying missions 24/7 before Geneva talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Geneva for nuclear talks as Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps conducted military exercises Monday.

February 16

China’s grip on global shipbuilding sparks Trump maritime action plan aimed at reviving US industry

Trump administration unveils plan to reclaim U.S. maritime dominance as China controls global ship production and 99% of trade moves on foreign ships.

February 5

Iran seizes oil tankers, threatens 'massacre' in Strait of Hormuz, hours before US talks

Iran seized two oil tankers Thursday while former Iranian Minister Ezzatollah Zarghami threatened to make the Strait of Hormuz a "massacre and hell" for U.S. forces.

February 5

Trump signals willingness to defend Diego Garcia military base if future deal threatens US access

President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to move past tensions with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over a controversial U.K.-Mauritius deal involving Diego Garcia.

February 4

US positions aircraft carriers, strike platforms across Middle East as Iran talks shift to Oman

U.S. military buildup escalates across Middle East as nuclear talks with Iran move to Oman

February 3

The Donroe Doctrine: Trump is rewriting power politics to put America First

Trump's 2026 National Defense Strategy identifies China as the pacing threat while demanding NATO allies increase defense spending to counter adversaries.

January 28

Gulf shipping operations grind to halt near Iran; US quietly prepares for possible strike: 'Heightened risk'

Maritime intelligence warns of heightened risks for U.S.-flagged vessels in the Persian Gulf as Iran threatens an "immediate, all-out" response to any American military action.

January 27

Chinese spies 'sham marriage' scandal exposes 'targeted' national security threat at major US base: expert

Former CIA operative warns alleged Navy sailor "sham marriage" scandal with Chinese nationals exposes serious national security threat.

January 19

US veteran gets 5 years in Russian prison after authorities reportedly force him to dock with firearm onboard

U.S. Navy veteran Charles Wayne Zimmerman was sentenced to 5 years in Russian prison after allegedly failing to declare a firearm oboard his yacht in Sochi port.