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UAE Detects Iranian Ballistic Missiles After Erbil Drone Attack
DOHA — On August 18 the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense stated that its air defense systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran…
 • Defcon Level
UKMTO: Vessel Struck by Unknown Projectile in Strait of Hormuz, Crew Casualty Reported
The incident occurred in the vicinity of Khasab, Oman. UKMTO advised vessels to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity.
 • Defcon Level
Cargo Vessel Boarded and Controlled 4 NM South of Mareeyo, Somalia
Monsoon conditions have limited offshore skiff range through much of the summer.
 • Defcon Level
Kurdistan Region: Two Hadid-110 Drones Strike PM Office, Origin Attributed to Iran
MIDDLE EAST — Two explosive-laden Hadid-110 drones that the Kurdistan Counter-Terrorism Directorate stated were launched from across the Iranian border…
 • Defcon Level
USS John F. Kennedy Completes Sea Trials, CENTCOM Chief Ends Middle East Trip, Lincoln Rotation Confirmed
The commander of U.S. Central Command concluded a 10-day trip to the Middle East that included a visit to USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in the Arabian…
 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford
Bulk Carrier Struck by Unknown Projectile in Strait of Hormuz
On the same day UKMTO also issued separate warnings of two tankers struck by unmanned aerial vehicles during outbound transits
 • Defcon Level
CENTCOM Announces Task Force Falcon Strike as First Multinational Attack Drone Unit
The unit will employ one-way attack drones consisting of unmanned systems operating from above, on, and below the sea.
 • Defcon Level
CENTCOM Disables Panama-Flagged Container Ship in Gulf of Oman Blockade Enforcement
As of August 11, CENTCOM has redirected 55 commercial vessels attempting to run the blockade, disabled three non-compliant vessels, and boarded two.
 • Defcon Level
Missile Hits Container Ship Vela Nova Off Pakistan. Projectile Strike Kills Crew in Bab el-Mandeb
Two fatalities and four additional casualties were reported. Yemeni navy forces that moved in to assist came under fire and suffered one casualty of…
 • Defcon Level
Trump and Iran Issue Competing Claims of Control Over Strait of Hormuz
Both the United States and Iran have repeatedly claimed control over the Strait of Hormuz.
 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford
Houthi Forces Launch Missile and Drone Strikes on Mokha Port
On August 9 Yemeni government forces reported intercepting six drones, while two ballistic missiles fell into the sea without hitting targets.
 • Defcon Level
Turkish Foreign Minister Equates Makkah Pact to NATO Article 5
The Minister said the pact does not name any common threat and that no country is a target so long as it does not attack a member.
 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford
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