Indo-Pacific Command
Coverage of Indo-Pacific Command in the Nexus archive.
- US Pacific Command name change risks damaging India ties: ‘senseless’
The US Pentagon removed 'Indo' from the name of its Indo-Pacific Command, reverting to 'Pacific Command (PACOM)', a move analysts suggest could signal diminished US commitment to India. Officials cited 'honour' and 'historical roots' for the change, but the decision has sparked concerns about strained US-India military ties.
- India doubts drove Pentagon’s Indo-Pacific name change
The Pentagon reverted to the name US Pacific Command (USPACOM), replacing the Indo-Pacific Command designation from 2018, citing it as a historical adjustment rather than a strategic shift. The command's area of responsibility remains unchanged, spanning from the U.S. Pacific coastline to India's western border.
- DPM Dar says Pakistan facilitating repatriation of 30 Iranian fishermen, sailors
Pakistan is facilitating the repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals, including eight fishermen rescued by a British vessel and 22 crew members from a US-interdicted oil tanker. The process involves coordination with Iran, the US, and the UK, with transit through Karachi. This follows a previous effort in May to repatriate 22 crew members from a US-seized Iranian vessel as part of confidence-building measures.
- Vance pushes back on report of stockpile concerns as US races to boost missile production
The U.S. military is struggling to meet demand for critical munitions due to slow production rates, prompting concerns about readiness. Vice President JD Vance disputed reports of stockpile depletion during the Iran conflict, while Pentagon officials defended current stockpiles as sufficient.