U.S. naval forces
Coverage of U.S. naval forces in the Nexus archive.
- Indian government summons top US diplomat following US attacks on Indian mariners
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs summoned US Chargé d'Affaires Jason Meeks over US naval attacks on commercial vessels carrying Indian mariners in the Gulf of Oman, which resulted in the deaths of three Indian sailors. The Ministry condemned the use of lethal force against civilian shipping and urged US forces to prevent civilian casualties.
- Iran Introduces Bitcoin-Based Maritime Insurance Platform for Hormuz Shipping
Iran has introduced a Bitcoin-based maritime insurance platform called Hormuz Safe for vessels operating in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, allowing payments and settlements in cryptocurrency. The platform is designed to work around normal banking channels and SWIFT due to regional tensions. This development may impact global oil and LNG shipping.