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Trump says Iran has 'taken some shots' but caused little damage in Strait of Hormuz

Meanwhile, a senior admiral said the US had destroyed six Iranian boats and shot down missiles and drones fired at US Navy and commercial vessels by Tehran's forces.

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Iran-US war latest: US claims it has sunk six Iranian small boats as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz

The US president vowed to free commercial ships stranded in the waterway as part of so-called ‘Project Freedom’

The Independent UK

Iran Considers Arming Dolphins with Mines Against US Warships as Blockade Bites

Iran is contemplating using dolphins armed with naval mines to attack US warships in the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions rise over the US blockade impacting Iran's oil exports.

International Business Times UK

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US Navy Pilots Stunned As 'Gimbal' UFO Outpaces F-18 Jets And Defies Physics Over Florida Skies

The Gimbal incident, a 2015 UFO sighting by US Navy pilots, remains unresolved. Investigations continue, focusing on sensor effects and known aerial objects.

International Business Times UK

Wreckage of a US Coast Guard ship lost during WWI has been found off the coast of England

The wreckage of a U.S. Coast Guard ship lost in a deadly attack more than a century ago, during World War I, was been discovered off the coast of England

The Independent UK

Divers find missing wreck of the biggest US Navy loss of World War One more than a century later

The missing vessel sank in just 3 minutes after being hit by a torpedo, leaving all 131 people on board dead

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth Praises 'Unleashed Military Spirit' Amid Navy Sailors Leaking Photos of Meal Shortages and Poor Rations

Viral images and family reports alleging Navy meal shortages have sparked controversy, even as officials, including Pete Hegseth and the US Navy, deny any issues and praise military readiness.

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Oil price tops $126 a barrel after Trump warns Iran blockade could last ‘months’

Markets spooked as US president appears willing to keep up naval blockade and Iran keeps strait of Hormuz all but shut

The Guardian - AU

Pete Hegseth Questioned Why Minesweepers Were Sent to Singapore Weeks Before Iran War

The Pentagon is under scrutiny for positioning US Navy mine-clearing ships far from the Strait of Hormuz before conflict with Iran, raising questions about strategic preparedness.

International Business Times UK

Artemis 2 heat shield is a sunken treasure in the ocean | Space photo of the day for April 28, 2026

This eerie image shows the heat shield following splashdown.

Space

New Photos Emerge of US Sailors' Small Meals; Service Member Allegedly Lost 17 Pounds During Iran Deployment

Photos reveal inadequate meals for US troops during Iran conflict, raising concerns about nutritional support. A mother reports her son lost 17 pounds, contradicting military assurances.

International Business Times UK

More Shocking Photos From USS Lincoln Reveal Single Meat Patties and Sparse Trays as Sailors Report Losing Weight Amid War in Middle East

Reports of food shortages on US Navy ships, including USS Abraham Lincoln, have surfaced despite Pentagon denials. Sailors and families have shared images and testimonies of sparse meals and delayed care packages.

International Business Times UK

Bulletin AM briefing: Trump warns UK with ‘big tariff’ over tech tax

Trump threatens ‘big tariff’ on UK unless they drop key policy. Starmer made ‘biggest mistake of his life’ over Mandelson appointment, Labour backbencher says Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended. US Navy sailor prepped for minesweeping in Strait of Hormuz injured in bizarre attack. Britain set to be hotter than Ibiza…

The Independent UK

Iranian Footage Of IRGC Boarding Ships In Strait Of Hormuz Appears To Be Staged, Says BBC Verify

Iranian footage of IRGC boarding ships in the Strait of Hormuz is under scrutiny, with experts suggesting some scenes were staged after the ships were seized

International Business Times UK

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Trump's Navy Secretary Pick Sparks Outcry Over 'KKK Hood' Requests, Race Claims and 'Witchcraft' Warnings

President Trump's choice for Navy Secretary, Hung Cao, faces scrutiny over past remarks and military record, sparking political and public debate amid leadership changes at the Pentagon.

The Mary Sue

US Secretary of the Navy Abruptly Departs from His Post

In a shocking twist of events, the US Secretary of the Navy, John Phelan, was ousted from his post. He’s the latest Trump official to be relieved from his position. But the timing has left people uncertain, as there is an ongoing blockade at the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times

Is Hung Cao the New Acting Navy Secretary? Inside John Phelan's Resignation and Sudden Leadership Shake-Up

Hung Cao becomes Acting Navy Secretary following John Phelan's sudden resignation. Cao's controversial past remarks and military background spark debate amid Pentagon leadership changes.

International Business Times UK

No Prior Experience, Trump-Appointed Navy Secretary John Phelan Removed From Post As Past Links To Jeffrey Epstein Mounts

John Phelan's sudden removal as US Navy Secretary raises questions about leadership tensions, Pentagon shake-ups, and the real reasons behind his immediate exit.

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Euronews

US Navy Secretary John Phelan leaves post amid Iran war in latest Pentagon shake-up

The Pentagon shakeup continued as US Navy Secretary John Phelan suddenly departed during the Iran war, with Trump-backed combat veteran Hung Cao taking over temporarily.

The Times of India

Why did Trump 'fire' US navy secretary abruptly amid Hormuz blockade? What reports claim

Navy Secretary John Phelan has been dismissed following reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg. Disagreements over the pace of naval modernization and shipbuilding priorities, as well as Phelan's direct communication with President Trump, led to his removal. Hung Cao has been appointed acting…

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump announces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extension after ruling out nuclear strike on Tehran

Trump dismissed the idea that he could use a nuclear weapon against Iran, branding the question ‘stupid’

The Times of India

Pentagon shake-up continues: US navy secretary John Phelan steps down abruptly amid war with Iran

US Navy secretary John Phelan has abruptly resigned, with Hung Cao stepping in as acting chief. This departure occurs amidst heightened regional tensions, including the Navy's blockade of Iranian ports and ongoing operations in critical waterways. Phelan's exit is the latest in a series of significant leadership changes within the…

Space

Meet the US Navy divers who welcomed the Artemis 2 astronauts home from the moon

Four Navy divers made a contribution to the historic Artemis 2 moon mission, welcoming its astronauts home to Earth and making sure they were safe and healthy.

The Independent UK

Third victim dies after being shot at grocery store in ‘random’ attack sparked by ‘argument over A/C’

One of the other the victims was an auditor for the Department of Homeland Security who was walking her dog near the suspect’s home

The Independent UK

The Latest: US Navy seizure of Iranian ship cats doubt on fresh ceasefire talks in Pakistan

President Donald Trump says the U.S. seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to circumvent its naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz

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