Turkish naval ships visit Syria’s Latakia port

Turkish warships call at Syria’s Latakia for first time since 2011 — defense ministry

The Turkish defense ministry added that the group of ships is led by the TCG Istanbul frigate with Navy Commander Admiral Ercument Tatlioglu onboard

Message from Nicosia to Ankara: without progress on the Cyprus issue, the path to the EU will not open for Turkey

Progress in EU-Turkey relations remains directly tied to progress on the Cyprus issue - that is the message Nicosia has sent to Ankara, after last night's dinner between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President António Costa, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. The post Message from Nicosia to Ankara: without progress on the Cyprus issue, the path to the EU will not open for Turkey appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Ship runs aground in Strait of Hormuz, was not using Iran-approved route: Iranian state TV

A ship ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz while using a route not approved by Iran, state television in Tehran reported on Wednesday. The vessel was identified as a foreign container ship, with no other details. The report appeared aimed at underlining Tehran’s claims to control the strait, which the world has long considered an international waterway. A fifth of all oil and natural gas passed through it in peacetime. Since the US and Israel launched the war against Iran on February 28, Iran...

Syria denies reports on Russian commercial logistics center at Tartus Port

Tartus is Syria's second-largest port after Latakia and one of country's key economic, strategic facilities on Mediterranean coast

11 Turkish-owned vessels safely passed Hormuz since Iran war: Minister

Eleven Turkish-owned vessels have safely transited through the Strait of Hormuz and left the Gulf since the beginning of the war, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir U...

Syrian-UAE talks explore logistics corridor linking Syrian ports to Gulf via Iraq

Damascus, June.26 (SANA) Syrian and Emirati officials discussed plans to establish a logistics corridor linking Syrian ports with Gulf markets through Iraq, as part of efforts to strengthen regional trade and transport connectivity. Qutaiba Badawi, Chairman of Syria’s General Authority for Land and Sea Ports, met a high-level delegation that included UAE Chargé d’Affaires Abdul []

Türkiye bars US LGBTQ+ cruise ship from docking at two scheduled ports of call, citing "[m]oral standards," "family values." Guess they'll miss touring Istanbul's Ottoman Imperial Harem then [Asinine]

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Tankers U-Turn In Hormuz, With Some Taking Iran Route Instead

It's unknown why the ships have U-turned, though Iran has repeatedly said that vessels should only transit the strait through the authorized route designated by the Islamic Republic.

Iran, Turkey highlight network-based trade expansion, joint projects with third countries

TEHRAN- Network-based trade relations between Iran, Turkey, and third countries, along with the development of joint investment projects, were the central themes of a meeting between the Head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) and the Board of the Turkey’s Independent Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association (MUSIAD) in Istanbul.

Turkey Gains Room To Maneuver as Israel Watches Its Regional Reach

Giorgia Valente tracks a Middle East chessboard that [] The post Turkey Gains Room To Maneuver as Israel Watches Its Regional Reach appeared first on The Media Line.

Shipowners Assess Hormuz-Transit Risk as US-Iran Deal Crumbles

Shipowners painted a mixed picture of their willingness to continue transiting the Strait of Hormuz in the hours after President Donald Trump said the US ceasefire with Iran is “over.”

LIVE: Strait of Hormuz traffic tracker

A view of vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran and the U.S. concluded a round of indirect talks with no sign they had made headway toward a lasting peace. #iran #war #straitofhormuz #oil #ship #usa Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

Why the Iran War Made Turkey the Gulf’s Most Valuable Defense Partner

In 2016, Turkey’s defense exports stood at 1.67 billion. By the end of 2026, that figure is expected to exceed 11 billion. That is not incremental growth. It is a transformation of the kind that rewrites a country’s position in the global security architecture, and it happened because Turkey made a series of deliberate bets [] The post Why the Iran War Made Turkey the Gulf’s Most Valuable Defense Partner appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Trump should never trust Erdogan again

As President Donald Trump arrives in Ankara for the NATO summit, Turkey is once again presenting itself as an indispensable ally deserving of Washington’s trust. The timing is no accident. Reports that the administration may ease sanctions, reopen defense cooperation, and explore a path for Turkey’s return to advanced U.S. weapons programs have created new []

[Photo] 🇮🇷⚡️ — Iran is not joking around.A cargo ship near Oman, which was traveling on a rou [...]

— Iran is not joking around.A cargo ship near Oman, which was traveling on a route not approved by the IRGC Navy in the Strait of Hormuz, was attacked.@Intelslava

Iraq Moves to Diversify Oil Exports via Syria Amid Hormuz Disruptions

Iraq is preparing to export crude oil and naphtha through Syrian ports after the Iran war disrupted its main Gulf shipping routes, according to Iraqi and Syrian energy officials and refinery sources, Reuters reported. The move expands an existing arrangement under which Iraq has been exporting fuel oil via Syria’s Mediterranean port of Baniyas following [] The post Iraq Moves to Diversify Oil Exports via Syria Amid Hormuz Disruptions first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.

Cargo ship attacked in Red Sea off coast of Yemen, British military says

Photo- The cargo ship that came under attack Sunday off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea, near Hodeida Port A cargo ship came under attack Sunday off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea, the British military said, the latest maritime attack off the conflict-torn Arab country. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade []

Military allies, historic tall ships converge on New Jersey shores to launch America 250 celebrations

Video captured roughly 20 nations' tall ships arriving at Sandy Hook as the Coast Guard Eagle prepares to lead a historic parade of ships Saturday.

[Video] This is what deterrence looks like.

This is what deterrence looks like. More than 20 U.S. Navy warships are now patrolling waters across the Middle East, while CENTCOM projects power near Iran.

America Takes The Field For The Last Time In The Group Stages — Here’s What To Watch For

The United States Men’s National Team takes on Turkey Thursday night in its final group stage game of the 2026 World Cup. While America has clinched its spot in the round of 32, there are still many things to look for as the red, white, and blue takes the field. The result on Thursday won’t ...

Turkey ready to help demine Strait of Hormuz: Erdogan

Turkey ready to help demine Strait of Hormuz: Erdogan

Putin’s super-yacht, renamed and off radar since 2022, is spotted sailing past Denmark toward Istanbul

A yacht linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin was spotted off the Danish coast on the evening of Monday, June 29. Danish broadcaster DR reported the sighting, citing vessel-tracking service MarineTraffic. The independent Russian investigative outlet Agentstvo reported that Istanbul is listed as the yacht’s destination.

Erdogan Uses NATO Summit to Flex Turkey’s Geopolitical Muscles

The Western military alliance’s Ankara summit is a chance for the Turkish president to showcase his country’s strategic importance abroad while tightening the political screws at home.

No: 117, 22 June 2026, Regarding the Attack on a Turkish-Owned Dry Cargo Vessel in the Black Sea

A Turkish-owned, Panama-flagged vessel was attacked this morning (22 June) by an unmanned aerial vehicle off the Port of Chornomorsk of Ukraine, resulting in injuries to two of our citizens...

US sails armada to Iran, weighs new blockade of Hormuz Strait

The US on Friday sailed an armada of warships — including two aircraft carriers – near Iran just two days after President Trump suggested he may reinstate the blockade on Iranian ports. ”Today, more than 20 US Navy warships are patrolling waters across the Middle East as CENTCOM forces continue promoting regional security and stability,” []...Click to read more

Trump’s arms sale to Turkey, Erdogan and the NATO summit, and 10 years since Brexit

In a few days Turkey will play host to NATO’s leaders for a high-stakes summit that some anticipate could be historic.

Seized Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker ‘Deliver’ Arrives in Marseille

On Friday, June 26, the Russian shadow fleet tanker Deliver, which was intercepted by the French Navy near Sicily on Tuesday, was escorted into the Gulf of Fos near Marseille. The Mediterranean Maritime Prefecture announced that the vessel will remain anchored under the jurisdiction of the Marseille prosecutor as part of an investigation into flag requirement violations. To secure the area, strict maritime and aerial exclusion zones have been established around the ship.

World : France Sees Syria As Alternative Oil Route Amid Hormuz Tensions, Foreign Minister Says

BERLIN, July 9 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- France views Syria as a potential alternative route for oil shipments amid ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Thursday.

The Feeder's Digest: Ten coastal seafood gems for the best fish and chips around Ireland

From harbour-side fish and chips to lobster trucks and crab shacks, these coastal favourites showcase some of Ireland’s finest seafood.

US launches fresh strikes after Tehran declares Strait of Hormuz closed

Iran hits commercial ship transiting the waterway and targets in Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar

Ship runs aground in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state TV reports

Iranian state television is reporting that a ship has ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz after not running Iran’s approved route through the water. The report published Wednesday identified the affected vessel as a foreign container ship, but offered no other immediate details. It said shippers ...

PM Modi commissions three indigenous naval platforms in Kolkata

Vessels boost Indian Navy’s combat, survey and anti-submarine capabilities