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Recent satellite images reveal three foreign ships held by Iran near the strategic Strait of Hormuz since late 2022, raising questions about their prolonged detention.

The shipping industry is reacting to the US government's maritime action plan, which includes port fees for all foreign-built ships, drawing parallels to last year's suspension of fees between the US and China.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf on charges of fuel smuggling, detaining 15 crew members in the process.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced the seizure of two tankers in the Persian Gulf that were carrying over a million liters of smuggled fuel, with 15 foreign crew members referred to justice.

China is anticipated to explore measures to safeguard its maritime interests in response to the US increasing its efforts to seize foreign vessels accused of violating sanctions.

Three naval and coast guard ships have arrived in the harbor of Reykjavik, two from Denmark and one from France, with one performing exercises with Iceland's Coast Guard.

The UK is set to lead efforts to clamp down on Vladimir Putin's 'shadow fleet' used for evading sanctions, as announced by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper following a joint raid with the US.

The UK is prepared to assist allies in intercepting Russian shadow ships that evade sanctions and support Vladimir Putin's war efforts, as expressed by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper.

Russian drones struck two foreign vessels near a Ukrainian port, resulting in one injury.

Russian analysts acknowledge the inability of the navy to protect oil tankers from foreign interception amidst ongoing seizures of sanctioned ships by American forces.

President Zoran Milanović criticized the government's aid to Ukraine and foreign arms procurement while allegedly obstructing the construction of Croatian patrol boats.

President Zoran Milanović criticized the government's financial assistance to Ukraine and foreign arms procurement, claiming that the government is obstructing the construction of Croatian patrol boats.

Russia has attacked two foreign-flagged commercial ships in southern Odessa, Ukraine, resulting in the death of a Syrian national and injuries to another, according to Ukrainian officials.

A Russian drone strike on two foreign-flagged commercial ships south of Odesa has resulted in one death, as reported by Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister.

President Trump announced the cancellation of a planned second wave of attacks on Venezuela due to the country's cooperation with the U.S. on oil, gas, and the release of political prisoners.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled a three-step plan for Venezuela aimed at stabilizing the country, overseeing economic and social recovery, and facilitating political transition, emphasizing the goal of preventing chaos in the nation.