Mastodawn

#usa #israel #iran #uk #france #frg : #militarymission / #navalvessels

("We are here on a strictly peaceful mission," comes the calls from the gunboats.
"Thank you for visiting, but we’re living in peace here again now.")

„France & Britain said on Fri., April 17, they will lead a multinational mission ensure #freedomofnavigation in the #StraitofHormuz, while emphasizing the force would be entirely defensive – & only deployed once a #peace in the region was agreed.“

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/middle-east-crisis/article/2026/04/17/france-uk-to-lead-strictly-peaceful-multinational-hormuz-mission_6752544_368.html

France, UK to lead 'strictly peaceful' multinational Hormuz mission

As the Paris talks were being held on Friday, bringing together over 30 other heads of state and government, most of them mainly attending by video link, Iran announced that the key shipping route would be open to commercial vessels as long as a ceasefire in the Middle East lasts.

Le Monde

jaimedavid327 Apr 12

The Seas Should Be Free: Why the Collapse of Open Oceans Is Bigger Than We Think

So I came across this article from The Wall Street Journal talking about how the “era of free seas is unraveling,” and I’m not gonna lie—it stuck with me way more than I expected. And yeah, this might sound a little wild, a little idealistic, maybe even a little anime-brained… But I don’t care. We need the seas to be free now more than ever. Like genuinely. And I think deep down, a lot of us understand that—even if we don’t consciously think about it every day. Because […]

https://jaimedavid.blog/2026/04/12/00/18/24/analysis/jaimedavid327/10606/the-seas-should-be-free-why-the-collapse-of-open-oceans-is-bigger-than-we-think/

Mathrubhumi English Mar 28

PM Modi speaks to Saudi Crown Prince on West Asia conflict and energy security https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/pm-modi-talk-saudi-crown-prince-attacks-energy-infrastructure-iran-us-war-g63445ah?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #PMModi #SaudiArabia #WestAsia #EnergySecurity #FreedomOfNavigation

CBC Top Stories Mar 26

Canada might help oil tankers cross Strait of Hormuz if there is a ceasefire, Carney says
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada might join efforts to ensure freedom of navigation in the Middle East if there is a ceasefire.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/strait-hormuz-iran-oil-canada-9.7103963?cmp=rss

Worlddefensereport Feb 17

Beijing Angry as Australia, Philippines, U.S. Patrol Manila's EEZ Claimed By China

https://defensemirror.com/news/41117/Beijing_Angry_as_Australia__Philippines__U_S__Patrol_Manila_s_EEZ_Claimed_By_China

#SouthChinaSea #Philippines #Australia #UnitedStates #China #IndoPacific #FreedomOfNavigation #UNCLOS

kriykat Nov 21, 2025

Craig Murray: The Beat of UK War Drums
https://consortiumnews.com/2025/11/20/craig-murray-the-beat-of-uk-war-drums/
Talk about a Russian ship “inside British waters” is the normal refuge of extremely unpopular governments. It is also part of the military industrial complex’s tightening grip on the state. By Craig Murray CraigMurray.org.uk In fascist lockstep, the entire British…
#Politics #Commentary #Nato #Propaganda #Russia #Surveillance #UnitedKingdon #CraigMurray #DefenceSecretaryJohnHealey #FreedomOfNavigation #HighSeas #InternationalLaw #LawOfTheSea #NordstreamSabotage #SeveromoskNavalBase #TerritorialWaters #Yantar

Craig Murray: The Beat of UK War Drums

Talk about a Russian ship "inside British waters" is the normal refuge of extremely unpopular governments. It is also part of the military industrial complex's tightening grip on the state. By Craig Murray CraigMurray.org.uk In fascist lockstep, the entire British media, broadcast and print

Consortium News

Ken S Oct 4, 2025

Not mentioned, but...

Freedom of Navigation is a critically important part of the freedom of civilians to seek asylum from a conflict zone. Just as Jews did during World War 2.

The blockade effectively means that civilians are entrapped in what is practically an open-air prison.
https://theconversation.com/israels-interception-of-the-gaza-aid-flotilla-is-a-clear-violation-of-international-law-266254
#AusPol #RulesOfWar #LawsOfTheSea #FreedomOfNavigation #HumanRights

Israel’s interception of the Gaza aid flotilla is a clear violation of international law

Flotilla organisers say the Israeli military boarded their ships in international waters, where they have the right to freedom of navigation.

The Conversation

The Japan Times Sep 7, 2025

China's military said its forces had followed and warned a Canadian and an Australian warship, which were sailing through the sensitive Taiwan Strait. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/07/asia-pacific/canadian-and-australian-warships-transit-the-taiwan-strait/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #canada #australia #taiwan #china #freedomofnavigation #canadiannavy #australiannavy

China criticizes Canadian and Australian warships transiting Taiwan Strait

China said the Canadian frigate Ville de Quebec and the Australian guided-missile destroyer Brisbane were engaged in 'trouble-making and provocation.'

The Japan Times

Worlddefensereport Feb 17, 2025

China Condemns Canadian Warship’s Taiwan Strait Passage

https://defensemirror.com/news/38850/China_Condemns_Canadian_Warship___s_Taiwan_Strait_Passage

#TaiwanStrait #CanadaNavy #HMCSOttawa #ChinaMilitary #IndoPacific #FreedomOfNavigation #NavalOperations #Geopolitics #Taiwan #SouthChinaSea #MilitaryNews #Canada