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Trump dismisses concerns over conditions on US aircraft carrier
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Middle East Eye
center5d ago

Trump dismisses concerns over conditions on US aircraft carrier

President Donald Trump dismissed concerns on Friday regarding the living conditions and mental health of service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, which is deployed near Iran. Trump stated the carrier was not deployed for too long and confirmed it would soon be rotated out with a replacement vessel amid ongoing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.

Morale on US aircraft carrier enforcing Iran blockade plummets, as sailor jumps overboard: Report
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Middle East Eye
center5d ago

Morale on US aircraft carrier enforcing Iran blockade plummets, as sailor jumps overboard: Report

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, deployed for over 250 days enforcing a blockade of Iran, is being replaced by the USS George Washington due to plummeting morale, with reports of a sailor jumping overboard and lawmakers raising health concerns. This rotation occurs amidst ongoing fighting for control of the Strait of Hormuz and statements suggesting the blockade could continue indefinitely.

Morale on US aircraft carrier enforcing Iran blockade plummets, as sailor jumps overboard: Report
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Middle East Eye
center5d ago

Morale on US aircraft carrier enforcing Iran blockade plummets, as sailor jumps overboard: Report

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, enforcing a blockade of Iran, will be replaced by the USS George Washington after reports of plummeting morale and at least one sailor jumping overboard this month. This rotation follows concerns raised by US lawmakers about sailor health and a prolonged deployment without port calls, amid ongoing conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.

Abbas fought the Taliban alongside US and Australian troops. Now exiled in Iran, he feels abandoned
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The Guardian Asia
left5d ago

Abbas fought the Taliban alongside US and Australian troops. Now exiled in Iran, he feels abandoned

Abbas, a former Afghan special forces soldier who fought alongside US and Australian troops, is now living in exile in Iran and fears retribution from the Taliban. He feels abandoned by Western forces who promised not to leave their Afghan allies behind after their withdrawal.

Iran formalises Strait of Hormuz control as US struggles to sustain war it launched with Israel
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Middle East Eye
center5d ago

Iran formalises Strait of Hormuz control as US struggles to sustain war it launched with Israel

An Iranian parliamentary committee approved the principles of a strategic plan to govern security and development in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf. This plan, announced by spokesperson Valiullah Bayati, aims to prevent vessels belonging to the US, Israel, and other designated hostile countries from transiting the waterway.

Iran formalises Strait of Hormuz control as US struggles to sustain war it launched with Israel
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Middle East Eye
center6d ago

Iran formalises Strait of Hormuz control as US struggles to sustain war it launched with Israel

An Iranian parliamentary committee approved a strategic plan to formalize control over the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to prevent passage for vessels from the US, Israel, and other designated hostile countries. This move coincides with US threats of unprecedented economic sanctions and ongoing challenges in sustaining its military campaign alongside Israel, while maritime data indicates significantly restricted traffic through the vital waterway.

US threatens ‘indefinite’ blockade against Iran: How long can it last?
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Al Jazeera
center6d ago

US threatens ‘indefinite’ blockade against Iran: How long can it last?

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the US Navy can indefinitely maintain a blockade on Iranian ports, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent promising new economic isolation measures. However, reports of severe mental health issues and burnout among sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln, currently on a record-length deployment, have raised concerns among US lawmakers.

Shipping traffic falls further in Strait of Hormuz as US, Iran compete over claims to control
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right6d ago

Shipping traffic falls further in Strait of Hormuz as US, Iran compete over claims to control

Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz fell below the monthly average as Iran's Basij paramilitary unit claimed control and the United States stated it could maintain a naval blockade indefinitely. Nine commodity vessels transited the strait on Thursday, up from five the previous day, while Abu Dhabi National Oil Company reported two of its vessels were attacked, with the UAE accusing Iran.

China's export of electric trucks across Asia spikes, as Iran war fuels higher oil costs
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right6d ago

China's export of electric trucks across Asia spikes, as Iran war fuels higher oil costs

China's exports of heavy electric trucks to Asia more than doubled in the four months after February 28, reaching 16,823 vehicles, with half destined for South and Southeast Asia amid rising oil costs fueled by the Iran conflict. This surge, driven by higher diesel prices in import-dependent regions, accelerates electrification and presents a significant market opportunity for Chinese manufacturers like Sany.

Vance says US will end up 'in a stronger position' than Iran
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Middle East Eye
center6d ago

Vance says US will end up 'in a stronger position' than Iran

US Vice President JD Vance said that Washington is using "diplomatic, military and economic" means to pressure Iran. "The Iranians sometimes make commitments that they don't honour," Vance told Fox News.

US Treasury Secretary Bessent says US to apply measures 'never seen before' on Iran
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right6d ago

US Treasury Secretary Bessent says US to apply measures 'never seen before' on Iran

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Thursday that the United States will implement unprecedented economic isolation measures against Iran, with further announcements expected next week. Bessent stated these measures, combined with a continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, aim to prevent any trade in or out of Iranian ports.

UAE accuses Iran of attacks on two ADNOC vessels in Strait of Hormuz
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Al Jazeera
center6d ago

UAE accuses Iran of attacks on two ADNOC vessels in Strait of Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates accused Iran of attacking two Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday evening. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the incident as "piracy" and a threat to global energy security, though no injuries were reported and the situation was brought under control.

Morning update
REPORT
Middle East Eye
center6d ago

Morning update

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments from across the regon: US Vice President JD Vance said that keeping oil and gas prices low for Americans is now "goal number one" for Washington in its war on Iran. He added that the next primacy focus for the US is to "ensure that Iran never gets a nuclear weapon".

UAE condemns Iranian attack on two vessels in Hormuz strait
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Middle East Eye
center6d ago

UAE condemns Iranian attack on two vessels in Hormuz strait

The United Arab Emirates on Friday condemned an Iranian attack it said targeted two vessels linked to state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) as they passed through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait and wants to charge users for passage, which the US fiercely opposes.

Balochistan’s dangerous fuel trade is a lifeline. The Iran war is choking it
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Middle East Eye
center6d ago

Balochistan’s dangerous fuel trade is a lifeline. The Iran war is choking it

The informal fuel trade between Iran and Pakistan via Kuntani Hor, a creek near Gwadar, has been severely disrupted by the US-Israeli war on Iran, which began on February 28. This disruption has halted the livelihoods of thousands of laborers, drivers, and boat crews who depend on the smuggling of Iranian petrol and diesel into Pakistan.

Reports of US sailors in Middle East trying to jump ship spark outcry
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Al Jazeera
center6d ago

Reports of US sailors in Middle East trying to jump ship spark outcry

US senators are demanding an inquiry into reports of sailors attempting to jump ship from the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, which has been at sea for nearly seven months without a port stop. The prolonged deployment amid the war on Iran has reportedly led to deteriorating mental health, supply shortages, and safety incidents, prompting concerns about the Navy's operational tempo and the well-being of its personnel.

Ukrainian cathedrals, Gaza’s archives, Iranian squares – modern war is systematically erasing human history | Simon Jenkins
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The Guardian Middle East
left6d ago

Ukrainian cathedrals, Gaza’s archives, Iranian squares – modern war is systematically erasing human history | Simon Jenkins

Russia's war in Ukraine has led to the destruction or dereliction of 545 historic buildings, including religious sites and museums, while Gaza has reportedly lost over 80% of its buildings, including ancient mosques and churches. These systematic erasures of cultural heritage, exemplified by attacks on sites like Kyiv's St. Sophia cathedral and Gaza's Great Omari mosque, highlight a modern trend of targeting enemy identity and morale.

Iranian military rejects US claims that vessels are transiting the Strait of Hormuz
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Middle East Eye
center6d ago

Iranian military rejects US claims that vessels are transiting the Strait of Hormuz

The Iranian military has rejected the US claims that vessels are transiting the Strait of Hormuz normally, saying that no ship can pass through without its permission. “The Strait of Hormuz remains under the full management and control of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” said an Iranian spokesperson, according to state media.

Iranian press review: Tehran says it will no longer wait to be attacked
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Middle East Eye
center6d ago

Iranian press review: Tehran says it will no longer wait to be attacked

Iranian military commanders and politicians have recently underlined a shift in Iran's military doctrine, moving from a defensive to an offensive strategy against US forces in the Middle East. The shift came with new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei appointing six military commanders to replace those killed by Israel and the US during the recent war.

Iranian press review: Tehran says it will no longer wait to be attacked
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Middle East Eye
center6d ago

Iranian press review: Tehran says it will no longer wait to be attacked

Iranian military officials have announced a shift in doctrine from defensive to offensive actions against US forces in the Middle East, exemplified by recent attacks on Kurdish opposition bases. Concurrently, conservative factions are pressuring the government to weaponize the Strait of Hormuz as a policy tool against the US and its allies.