The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un accused Japan of a "transformation into a war state" on Wednesday as Tokyo beefs up its military stance in the Pacific.
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un accused Japan of a "transformation into a war state" on Wednesday as Tokyo beefs up its military stance in the Pacific. Japan has been gradually moving away from its post-World War II pacifist status, increasing military spen…
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The U.S. Central Command announced that it fired on a ship that attempted to breach the Strait of Hormuz blockade. The command stated the vessel had visited an Iranian port and ignored repeated warnings before the operation.
The US military stated that it struck a commercial ship attempting to breach its naval blockade on Iran. According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), the cargo vessel tried to depart regional waters after visiting an Iranian port before its stern was hit by precision munitions from a US military aircraft.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards stated that three oil tankers caught fire on Sunday in the Strait of Hormuz. The statement noted that Iran regularly targets ships transiting without its authorization. Since late February, Tehran has restricted traffic through the waterway, requiring vessels to use routes authorized by the Islamic Republic.
The Russian Ministry reported that citizens of Russia and other states were among those killed and wounded in a shooting in Krakow. The Russian Embassy previously stated that one Russian woman had been wounded.