Belgium announces it has intercepted a Russian 'phantom fleet' tanker, with the help of France
Belgium, with French assistance, has intercepted a tanker belonging to Russia's 'phantom fleet' in the North Sea, which will be seized upon arrival in the port of Zeebruges.
ISW assesses Putin's advisor's special comment on Finland
Nikolai Patrushev, an advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin, warns of potential naval responses to the Western interception of Russian vessels, specifically mentioning Finland's NATO involvement in the Baltic Sea.
US ships warned of Iranian interception risks amid tensions with Tehran
The U.S. has issued a warning to American-flagged ships to avoid Iranian waters due to increased tensions following recent naval harassment incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.