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international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"Indian Navy Monitors Chinese Research Vessel En Route to Maldives"

India is closely monitoring a Chinese research vessel equipped with advanced surveillance equipment as it heads towards the Maldives, following the election of a Beijing-leaning president in the archipelago. The Indian Navy is tracking the vessel's movements, as it enters the Indian Ocean Region, after Sri Lanka refused permission for it to dock. This development adds to the escalating tensions between India and China, as China maintains a sustained naval presence in the Indian Ocean and works to establish logistical bases in the region.

via IndiaTimes|

#china #india #international-relations

world-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Iranian Commander Confronts Foreign Naval Operations in Strategic Waters"

Major General Hossein Salami, the commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, has declared a readiness to confront what he refers to as "the enemy" in response to the presence of foreign naval forces in strategic shipping routes. This statement comes amid heightened tensions as Iran's allies, the Houthi movement, have attacked vessels in support of Hamas against Israel. Salami emphasized the need to defend Iran's national interests and warned foreign powers to maintain their distance from the region. The IRGC has also showcased new military capabilities, including a new ship and missile launchers, to challenge global naval powers, while the Iranian warship Alborz has been deployed to the Red Sea to secure shipping routes.

via Reuters.com|

#iran #naval-presence #revolutionary-guards

international-relations2 years ago•4 min saved

China Deploys 6 Warships to Middle East Amid Israel War

Amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, up to six Chinese warships have been operating in the Middle East, conducting joint exercises and goodwill visits in countries like Oman and Kuwait. This comes as the United States has increased its naval presence in the region, deploying advanced carriers and intercepting Houthi missiles in the Red Sea. While tensions between China and the US have risen due to the Ukraine conflict, the likelihood of direct confrontation between their navies in the Middle East remains low.

via EurAsian Times|

#china #international-relations #israel