The United States Navy is expanding the use of artificial intelligence to detect and counter naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes amid ongoing maritime tensions linked to the Iran conflict and threats to global shipping routes. The initiative aims to speed up mine detection operations. The contract has been awarded to […]
Iran maritime tensions
Only five ships cross Hormuz in day
Only five ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, according to shipping data. The sharp decline follows heightened tensions, recent vessel seizures, and ongoing military activity in the region. The waterway remains a critical global energy route. Before the Iran war began on February 28, the strait typically saw around […]
Japan denies plans to send ships Hormuz
Japan has denied US claims that it plans to deploy naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz. Officials clarified that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made no commitment to send vessels from Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force. The announcement underscores Tokyo’s preference for diplomacy over military engagement in the strategic waterway. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told […]