The USS Eisenhower landing mishap off Virginia forced two naval aviators to eject from an EA-18G Growler and injured four sailors working aboard the aircraft carrier. The US Navy is investigating the September 28 accident, which occurred during aircraft recovery operations. Carrier safety The incident occurred at about 6:18 p.m. EDT as the Nimitz-class USS Dwight D. Eisenhower was conducting aircraft recovery operations off the Virginia

The latest Iran casualty update shows the Pentagon’s public wounded count rising by 37 service members, taking the recorded total to 861. The additions include Navy and Marine personnel, while the DCAS data does not publicly explain when or how the newly listed injuries occurred. Navy toll rises with 29 sailors added The latest change includes 29 Navy sailors. A Navy official said the sailors

The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group recorded eight suicide attempts during its prolonged deployment, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao has told Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. The disclosure has renewed scrutiny of Navy mental health support, crew welfare and the pressures created by an unusually long deployment that included combat operations connected to the Iran war. Cao said the eight cases involved personnel from across the strike group, including the

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified after another commercial tanker was struck while moving through the strategic waterway, as the United States prepares to deploy an additional aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East. The latest incident has added to concerns over the safety of commercial shipping between Iran and Oman. The vessel reportedly caught fire after being hit, but the crew was said to be safe. Responsibility for the attack has not been independently

Former NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is returning to active-duty military service after nearly a decade with the space agency, closing a remarkable chapter that included work as an astronaut, engineer and International Space Station crew member. Kim will continue serving as a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy and is expected to work in naval aviation training after leaving NASA. Reflecting on his time with the agency, Kim said serving NASA and contributing to space explorat

President Donald Trump has renewed his US Hormuz control claim, saying Washington has “complete control” of the Strait of Hormuz as more oil tankers move through the strategic waterway. Shipping remains well below normal levels, however, while Iran continues to dispute American claims of control. Trump Hormuz claim Trump told reporters on Wednesday that a large number of vessels had recentl

President Donald Trump says Iran wants an agreement with the United States, but the Trump Iran deal remains out of reach because Tehran is not prepared to accept the terms Washington considers necessary. His comments come as Iran nuclear talks remain stalled and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue. Iran nuclear talks remain stalled Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Monday, T

USS Abraham Lincoln mental health concerns are drawing scrutiny after its unusually long deployment, prompting CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper to defend the crew's resilience. Cooper said the carrier has among the Navy's lowest number of reported mental health cases while acknowledging the strain of prolonged service at sea. CENTCOM response addresses menta

The proposed Trump-class battleship fleet could cost the United States about $275 billion and place severe pressure on an already strained shipbuilding industry, according to a new Congressional Budget Office estimate. The first nuclear-powered vessel alone could cost $23.4 billion. President Donald Trump announced the new battleship programme on December 22, 2025, as part of what his administration calls the Navy?

China has constructed a detailed, full-scale target resembling a US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer at a remote testing range in Xinjiang. Satellite imagery attributed to US geospatial company Vantor suggests the model could help China study missile targeting, surveillance and strike coordination against a moving naval platform. Desert Target Shows Greater Structural Detail The China ship repl

Indian-American student Riddhi Chauhan, 17, leads nearly 300 NJROTC cadets at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Queens. Her command experience and admission to the Naval Academy Preparatory School mark major steps toward her goal of becoming a U.S. Navy officer. Indian-American student Riddhi Chauhan leads nearly 300 NJROTC cadets at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Queens, New York, while preparing to pursue a future c

IMO launches coordinated maritime evacuation The International Maritime Organization has announced the start of a large-scale evacuation of more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Persian Gulf following months of disruption linked to the Strait of Hormuz. The operation is being carried out in coordination with regional coastal states, including Iran and Oman, along with the United States and global shipping

India has lodged a strong protest with the United States after three Indian seafarers were confirmed dead following a US strike on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello near the coast of Oman. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said he spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and conveyed India’s concern over the deaths of Indian mariners in the Gulf region. Jaishankar said lethal action against commercial shipping was not justi

Two U.S. Army Apache crew members were rescued by a Navy sea drone after their helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route, U.S. officials said. The incident occurred near the coast of Oman early Tuesday, June 9, 2026, local time, while the AH-64 Apache was operating in regional waters. Both crew members were recovered and were reported to be stable and uninjured. U.S. Navy Sea Drone Used in Rare Rescue Operation

On May 8, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters that he was expecting a letter from Iran later that night regarding his latest peace proposal. The announcement came amid a tense Friday in the Middle East, where a U.S. fighter jet disabled two Iranian-flagged vessels in the Gulf of Oman. The U.S. Central Command confirmed that the fighter jet, a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet, used precision munitions to disable the vessels, preventing them from advancing toward Iran. The Gulf of Oman is a

US Iran Tanker Strike Raises Gulf Tensions US forces disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers near the Gulf of Oman on Friday, May 8, 2026, after CENTCOM said the vessels violated an ongoing maritime blockade. The tankers, identified as M/T Sea Star III and M/T Sevda, were stopped before entering an Iranian port. US Central Command said both vessels were empty at the time and were no longer heading toward Iran after the strike. CENTCOM Says Blockade Enforcement Is Continuing Officials said the operation was carried out as part of wider US efforts to enforce maritime restrictions around Iranian ports. The action follows a similar incident earlier in the week, when another Iranian-linked vessel was disabled while attempting to reach Iran. The latest strike comes as US Navy assets remain active across the Gulf region, including carrier-based aircraft supporting blockade enforcement and maritime security operations. Why the Strait of Hormuz Matters The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy corridors, making any military escalation there a direct concern for oil markets, shipping companies, and regional governments. Reports of sporadic clashes and rising naval activity have increased fears of wider disruption. While US officials describe the strikes as limited enforcement action, the incident adds fresh pressure to already fragile diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran. For global markets, the key question is whether the confrontation remains contained—or turns into a longer Gulf shipping crisis.

US-Iran Hormuz Tanker Strike Deepens Gulf Crisis US forces struck two Iranian tankers near the Strait of Hormuz on May 8, 2026, as fragile Gulf ceasefire talks stalled. The move has raised fresh fears over oil shipping, regional security and the next step in Washington-Tehran diplomacy. What Happened Near the Strait of Hormuz? US Central Command said American forces d

On May 7, President Donald Trump claimed that U.S. forces successfully destroyed Iranian attackers targeting three U.S. Navy destroyers as they transited the Strait of Hormuz. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, reported that the American destroyers were under fire but sustained no damage. He further stated that the Iranian attackers, along with several small boats used by the attackers, were completely destroyed. According to Trump, Iranian missiles fired at the U.S. destroyers were easi

Iran Tightens Control Over Strait of Hormuz Shipping Iran has introduced a new Strait of Hormuz permit system, requiring ships to follow official transit instructions before entering one of the world’s most vital oil routes. The move raises fresh concerns for global energy markets, as the Strait of Hormuz carries a major share of seaborne oil trade and remains a flashpoint in rising US-Iran tensions. What Iran’s New Permit Rule Means

Strait of Hormuz Shipping Still Restricted Strait of Hormuz shipping remains severely limited despite new U.S. efforts to reopen one of the world’s most important oil trade routes. Vessel movement stayed subdued Monday as carriers awaited clearer safety guarantees amid Iran tensions. U.S. Navy Pushes to Restore Transit U.S. Central Command said its forces are assisting efforts to restore commercial navigation, with Navy destroyers and two U.S.-flagged merchant ships reportedly crossing the waterway. Officials described the mission as defensive, aimed at protecting freedom of navigation while pressure remains on Iranian ports. But the wider shipping industry is still cautious. Tracking data showed only scattered vessel movement, with no major return of oil tankers or large commercial ships through the narrow Gulf chokepoint. Carriers Await Clear Safety Rules German shipping firm Hapag-Lloyd said its vessels still cannot transit the Strait of Hormuz because safety procedures remain unclear. BIMCO has also warned that shipping companies need firm guidance and credible security assurances before resuming normal routes. The Joint Maritime Information Center continues to rate the regional threat as “critical,” advising vessels to consider safer routing through Omani waters where possible. Why the Strait Matters The Strait of Hormuz is a vital passage for global oil and gas shipments, making any disruption a direct risk to energy markets, freight costs and seafarer safety. Hundreds of ships and thousands of crew members remain affected by the crisis. Iran has warned foreign naval forces to stay away and said commercial vessels must coordinate transit with its military. Until both security risks and operating rules are resolved, global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is likely to remain slow, uncertain and highly vulnerable.