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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡พ- Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to welcome representatives from eastern and western Libya to Washington to formalize the historic reunification of the country.
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โš ๏ธ- Strait of Hormuz Declared Unsafe โ€“ Controlled Vessel Evacuation Underway

The Sultanate of Oman has requested the issuance of an urgent navigation warning for the Arabian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz after authorities determined that the existing Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) is no longer safe for navigation.

โ—๏ธKey Developments:

โ€ข Omani authorities report an elevated risk of vessel collisions in the current operating environment.
โ€ข A gradual and controlled evacuation of maritime traffic has been initiated.
โ€ข Two temporary emergency transit corridors one north and one south of the existing TSS have been established for vessels exiting the strait.
โ€ข Ships must assemble in a designated waiting area before receiving transit instructions.
โ€ข Vessel movements will be coordinated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and relevant coastal authorities.

Mandatory Measures:

โ€ข Ships will be assigned specific transit windows and instructed individually.
โ€ข AIS tracking systems must remain active throughout transit.
โ€ข Masters must maintain communications with coastal authorities and be prepared for sudden traffic suspensions to allow naval vessel movements.
โ€ข Vessel owners remain responsible for conducting independent risk assessments before proceeding.

Oman also reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz without the imposition of transit tolls.

The emergency navigation warning was distributed through the Oman National Hydrographic Office and coordinated via NAVAREA IX channels.

The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly one-fifth of global oil trade, making any disruption to maritime traffic a significant development for global energy markets and regional security.
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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ทโ€ผ๏ธ- Iran has expressed criticism toward Oman for establishing shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz without the participation of Tehran.

According to a statement released by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, unspecified authorities without explicitly naming Oman declared a new vessel traffic route through the strait without coordination with Iran. The statement further asserted that the sole authorized traffic routes are those designated by Tehran and warned that alternative routes are "highly dangerous."

These remarks follow Oman's announcement of a "temporary maritime corridor" in the Strait of Hormuz, established in coordination with the International Maritime Organization.
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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ทโ€ผ๏ธ- Iran has expressed criticism toward Oman for establishing shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz without the participation of Tehran. According to a statement released by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, unspecified authorities withoutโ€ฆ
๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ฒ- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman has responded to Iran's objections regarding the establishment of vessel traffic routes in the Strait of Hormuz without prior coordination with Tehran, affirming that no fees will be levied on transiting vessels.

During the Gulf Cooperation Council summit in Bahrain, the Omani Foreign Minister emphasized the necessity of restoring freedom of navigation and ensuring the safe passage of ships through the Strait.

As a coastal state, the Sultanate of Oman underscored its responsibility to support international efforts in securing maritime navigation in compliance with international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

The statement further clarified that future arrangements concerning the Strait will not involve the imposition of any transit fees.
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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ›ฅ- Vessels are maneuvering to reverse course in the Strait of Hormuz following renewed Iranian assertions that only vessels with Iranian authorization may transit. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy continues to disseminate broadcasts declaring the Strait closed and warning of consequences should vessels proceed.

It should be noted that a similar situation occurred last weekend, during which no attacks were launched against shipping.

This precedent does not necessarily indicate that the same outcome will occur this time.
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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ช- A unified NATO partnership will deploy the following personnel to Venezuela to assist with search and rescue operations:

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธโšก๏ธ โ€” Spain has prepared 55 army rescuers to respond to the devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela.
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑโšก๏ธ โ€” The Netherlands will dispatch a team to Venezuela and allocate approximately โ‚ฌ2 million to deploy rescue workers, search dogs, and equipment.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทโšก๏ธ โ€” A team of 85 French specialists in search-and-rescue operations is being sent to Venezuela immediately.
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นโšก๏ธ- Italy is to provide operational contribution in response to the international rescue request to prepare the departure today of an advanced team which, operators from the Regional Health Services and Firefighters, coordinated by the Department of Civil Protection.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโšก๏ธ โ€” Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated regarding Venezuela: "We are already deploying search and rescue teams from Fairfax County, Virginia, and Los Angeles. Additional teams will be added. The most immediate requirement at this time is search and rescue efforts."
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โš ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy has engaged a vessel located 7.5 nautical miles off the coast of Oman. The vessel attempted to transit the Strait of Hormuz via an unauthorized route without coordinating with the Persian Gulf Strait Authority.
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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑโŒ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ง- Approximately three hours ago, clashes broke out between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Hezbollah fighters in Beit Yahoun, Bint Jbeil District, southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah reportedly ambushed an IDF unit attempting to enter the town, inflicting casualties.

The IDF subsequently shelled Beit Yahoun with multiple artillery rounds before carrying out at least two airstrikes.

Lebanese sources describe the Israeli incursion and subsequent strikes as violations of the ceasefire, while Hezbollahโ€™s response was limited to engaging the advancing Israeli force within Lebanese territory.
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โšก๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช - Missile Alerts were sent to residents in UAE's Dubai.

An almost immediate all clear was shared.
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Expect an UKMTO report in the near future. Usually when we see sirens in the UAE and immediate all-clear, itโ€™s due to a ship being hit off the coast.
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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช- The UAE Ministry of Interior has advised residents to disregard the previous alert.

Who pressed the button by accident? ๐Ÿ’€๐Ÿ’€
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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ทโŒโ‰๏ธ- Preliminary reports indicate multiple explosions in Sirik, located in Iran's Hormozgan province.
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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ทโ‰๏ธ- Unconfirmed photograph depicting smoke in Sirik, Hormozgan province, Iran.
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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโŒ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท- Axios reports that the United States military has executed strikes in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz.
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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโŒ ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ทโ€” UPDATE: The United States Central Command has announced that U.S. forces executed strikes against Iranian missile and drone storage facilities, as well as coastal radar installations.

โžก๏ธ These actions were taken in response to the Iranian attack on the Singapore-flagged cargo vessel M/V Ever Lovely in the Strait of Hormuz.

โžก๏ธ CENTCOM stated that the drone strike on the commercial vessel violated the ceasefire and endangered freedom of navigation.

โžก๏ธ Furthermore, the command confirmed that U.S. forces continue to coordinate the safe passage of commercial shipping through the strait and remain deployed to ensure compliance with the agreement with Iran.
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โšก๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑโŒ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ง - Lebanese government representatives signed a United States brokered agreement with Israel in Washington.

The agreement has sparked Pro-Hezbollah riots in Lebanon's capital city of Beirut. The Lebanese Military has been deployed and is attempting to suppress the crowds.
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#BREAKING ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท- IRGC Navy struck US military positions in the region in response to America's aggression and treaty violation.
โ€œFollowing the Zionist regime's violation of the ceasefire in southern Lebanon, the treaty-violating American regime, as has been its practice, breached its commitments. Citing various pretexts regarding the unauthorized passage of a vessel through the Strait of Hormuz, the American regime conducted an airstrike against the coastal territories of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

In response to this act of aggression, the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted positions occupied by the American military in the region.

Pursuant to Article 5 of the Islamabad Memorandum, authority regarding the control of passage through the Strait of Hormuz resides with the Islamic Republic of Iran. However, the United States, by instigating various factions, sought to violate this commitment. The necessary response has been executed and will continue to be executed. Should the aggression be repeated, our response will be more extensive than the current action."
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