Gulf of Oman – War Watch

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Strait of Hormuz Dangers Escalate as Iran Says It Seized 2 Cargo Ships
ByLynsey Chutel April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

Hours after President Trump extended a cease-fire, Tehran appeared to be exerting its authority in the contested waters near the strait.

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How the Cole Disaster Drove the U.S. to Develop New Warship Defenses
ByNicholas Kulish, John Ismay and Constant Méheut April 21, 2026

The Navy destroyers enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports carry weapons fielded after an American warship was attacked and nearly sunk more than 25 years ago.

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The Touska, the Iranian-Flagged Ship Seized by U.S. Forces, Was Under Sanctions
ByEric Schmitt April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

Marines are searching thousands of containers aboard the Touska, an Iranian cargo ship that the Navy disabled and seized on Sunday.

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Hegseth Again Threatens Attacks on Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure
ByJohn Ismay April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

The U.S. blockade of shipments through the Strait of Hormuz would last “for as long as it takes,” the defense secretary said.

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Ship ‘Spoofing’ in Strait of Hormuz May Compound Confusion
ByEphrat Livni April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

A new pattern of deceptive activity by some vessels around the critical waterway suggests the new American blockade is changing how some ships linked to Iran are behaving.

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Kharg Island Is an Appealing Target for Trump, With High Risks
ByAnton Troianovski, Rebecca F. Elliott and Peter Eavis March 17, 2026March 19, 2026

A U.S. attack or a move to seize control of Iran’s main oil export hub could cripple the country’s ability to profit from its natural resources. But it would also risk sending energy prices even higher.

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Iran’s Navy Is Weakened but U.S. Still Faces Challenges in Strait of Hormuz
ByChristoph Koettl March 7, 2026March 7, 2026

U.S. strikes have heavily targeted Iran’s large ships and bases, but its Revolutionary Guard navy is a more nimble force.

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