#navaloperations — Public Fediverse posts

US-Iran Tensions: Ceasefire Holds Amidst Strait of Hormuz Maneuvers

US and Iran ceasefire holding after naval activity in Strait of Hormuz. Find out what this means for global oil transit and ongoing tensions.

#USIranTensions, #StraitOfHormuz, #Ceasefire, #NavalOperations, #GlobalOil

https://newsletter.tf/us-iran-ceasefire-strait-of-hormuz-naval-activity/

Two US merchant ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz safely. This follows recent Iranian attacks and US naval engagement.

#USIranTensions, #StraitOfHormuz, #Ceasefire, #NavalOperations, #GlobalOil
https://newsletter.tf/us-iran-ceasefire-strait-of-hormuz-naval-activity/

US Navy Fires Deck Gun at Ship in Combat for First Time in 38 Years

In a historic move, the US Navy fired its deck gun at a ship in combat for the first time in nearly four decades, with the USS Spruance blasting an Iranian cargo vessel on April 19, 2026. The rare display of gunfire, involving a 5-inch MK 45 gun, left a hole in the unarmed Touska's engine room, but the freighter remained afloat.

https://osintsights.com/us-navy-fires-deck-gun-at-ship-in-combat-for-first-time-in-38-years?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#UsNavy #NavalOperations #Gunfire #OperationPrayingMantis #Mk45

RUSSIAN SUBMARINE ACTIVITY IN NORTH ATLANTIC EXPOSED

Russian spy submarines near UK waters were tracked and forced to leave. The UK military monitored the operation for over a month. Find out why this matters.

#RussianSubmarines, #UKMilitary, #NorthAtlantic, #NavalOperations, #SpySubmarines

https://newsletter.tf/russian-submarines-leave-uk-waters-after-tracking/

The British military tracked Russian submarines for over a month. This operation involved hundreds of personnel and multiple naval assets, showing a significant response to Russian activity.

#RussianSubmarines, #UKMilitary, #NorthAtlantic, #NavalOperations, #SpySubmarines
https://newsletter.tf/russian-submarines-leave-uk-waters-after-tracking/

Sailors aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) faced a significant fire incident last week, enduring over 30 hours of firefighting efforts after flames spread from the main laundry area through the ventilation system. #USSGeraldRFord #NavalOperations

U.S. Navy Turns Down Hormuz Escort Requests Because of High Risk

https://maritime-executive.com/article/u-s-navy-turns-down-strait-of-hormuz-escort-requests-because-of-high-risk

#HackerNews #USNavy #HormuzRisk #MaritimeSecurity #NavalOperations #HighRisk