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U.S. strikes Iranian oil tankers after Navy ships targeted : NPR

U.S. strikes Iranian oil tankers after Navy ships targeted : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

A swimmer remains near the shore as a motorboat passes commercial vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, on Friday. Vahid Salemi/AP hide caption toggle caption Vahid Salemi/AP The U.S. military on Saturday said it struck three Iranian oil tankers after Navy ships were targeted by missiles, with the retaliatory attacks part of a flare-up in fighting this week following a month-long lull. U.S. Central Command said it struck the vessels after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched two ballistic missiles at two Navy warships patrolling the sea. CENTCOM said a U.S. aircraft carrier and missile destroyer “successfully evaded multiple unprovoked Iranian attacks” and that no American personnel were injured. “Let the message to the IRGC be clear: If you shoot at two of our ships, we will impose an even higher economic cost —taking out three of yours,” CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper said in a statement posted on social media. “We will not hesitate to defend American forces, and if necessary, destroy Iran’s limited and exposed oil fleet.” …

U.S. strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on Navy ships

U.S. strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on Navy ships

Published by Sam Flores

Satellite view of Kharg Island, located in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Iran. Gallo Images | Gallo Images | Getty Images U.S. forces struck three Iranian crude oil carriers Saturday after U.S. Central Command said the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles toward two Navy warships in the region. CENTCOM said it permanently disabled one crude oil carrier off the coast of Kharg Island and one near Jask. Another oil tanker was attacked in the Gulf of Oman. The strikes come after CENTCOM said the Revolutionary Guard launched ballistic missiles toward two U.S. Navy warships patrolling the region. According to CENTCOM, a U.S. aircraft carrier and guided-missile destroyer successfully evaded multiple attacks, and no American personnel were harmed. “Let the message to the IRGC be clear: If you shoot at two of our ships, we will impose an even higher economic cost —taking out three of yours,” Admiral Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander, said in a statement Saturday. “We will not hesitate to defend American forces, and if necessary, destroy Iran’s limited and …

Six months on, U.S. Navy families who evacauated Bahrain remain in limbo : NPR

Six months on, U.S. Navy families who evacauated Bahrain remain in limbo : NPR

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A U.S. Navy ship, the USS Rafael Peralta, takes part in a maritime blockade against an Iranian-flagged ship attempting to sail toward an Iranian port on April 24. The photo was provided by U.S. Central Command. U.S. Navy/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption U.S. Navy/Getty Images NORFOLK, Va. – At a virtual town hall meeting, Navy families who abruptly evacuated from Bahrain six months ago had many questions. They said they still aren’t getting enough answers. NPR has reviewed a recording of the meeting, along with a full list of questions the families were asking Navy officials. The families left Bahrain on short notice with few possessions shortly after the U.S.-Iran war began. Many are still living in temporary conditions, at hotels and short-term rentals, both inside the United States and in other parts of the world. About 580 people participated in the call last week, where Navy leaders tried to provide some answers but also left many unsure of what comes next. The head of the Navy’s Fifth Fleet, Vice Adm. Curt Renshaw, acknowledged …

Navy discusses renaming aircraft carrier after Trump instead of heroic Black sailor

Navy discusses renaming aircraft carrier after Trump instead of heroic Black sailor

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Navy leadership is discussing renaming a Navy aircraft carrier after President Donald Trump, according to two U.S. officials. The ship, which is still under construction, has been set to be named the USS Doris Miller in honor of an enlisted sailor who famously staffed an anti-aircraft gun during the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, during World War II despite not having been trained on the weapon. Miller, a mess attendant, grabbed the gun during the attack and is credited with shooting down at least one Japanese plane and dragging wounded U.S. sailors to safety. Miller was the first Black service member to receive the Navy Cross — the Navy’s second-highest honor. Admiral Chester W. Nimitz pinning Navy Cross on Doris “Dorie” Miller aboard the USS Enterprise in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on May 27, 1942. Universal History Archive / Universal Images Group via Getty Images file CNN first reported the discussions to rename the aircraft carrier. The USS Doris Miller would be the first aircraft carrier named after a Black person and an enlisted sailor. The …

USS Lincoln woes highlight US Navy limits in prolonged Iran war: Experts | US-Israel war on Iran News

USS Lincoln woes highlight US Navy limits in prolonged Iran war: Experts | US-Israel war on Iran News

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Washington, DC – Poor planning or the harsh reality of war? Reported conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier during its record-breaking deployment have sparked the latest front of debate over how the administration of US President Donald Trump is handling the US-Israeli war with Iran. The recent attention, experts told Al Jazeera, has underscored the limits of US naval might amid the conflict, which has entered a grinding stalemate and shown no signs of a more complete cessation after nearly six months. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list The situation has highlighted issues of resupply in a region where US military sites have been bombarded throughout the war; provoked questions over the navy’s constraints in a prolonged asymmetrical conflict; and added to growing signs of military strain that experts warn could harm US deterrence in other arenas. “The end state is that you will encounter readiness issues,” Bradley Martin, a retired US Navy captain and senior policy researcher at the RAND Corporation, told Al Jazeera. “The navy exists to project power, and …

U.S. to use new economic tactics on Iran; Navy to relieve carrier

U.S. to use new economic tactics on Iran; Navy to relieve carrier

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaking with CNBC on Aug. 4th, 2026. CNBC The U.S. will be applying economic measures “that have never been seen on Iran,” according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. “It will be a combination of economic isolation like ‌the world has ​never seen before, ​and ​the continued blockade in ‌the Strait of ​Hormuz that will ​keep anything from going in or out of ​the ‌Iranian ports,” Bessent said in an interview with Newsmax, without elaborating further. His statements come as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly said late Thursday stateside that the U.S. military can keep a naval blockade of Iran going “indefinitely.” The Navy will rotate ships in and out “as we have, and we’ll continue to,” Hegseth told reporters. Media reports have said that the U.S. aircraft carrier USS George Washington was headed to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed for over 250 days in the Middle East. Its deployment had been expected to end in May. The George Washington strike group departed Vietnam on Aug. 12, …

Bombshell figures reveal how often Royal Navy tracks Putin’s warships | UK | News

Bombshell figures reveal how often Royal Navy tracks Putin’s warships | UK | News

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Royal Navy ships are being deployed on average twice a week to monitor Russian warships and sanctioned oil tankers, new figures show. The Navy “activated” ships 116 times in the past year to track nearly 90 Russian or Russian-linked vessels in the UK’s exclusive economic zone, reports say. It follows warnings from the First Sea Lord that Russian incursions into British waters had soared by nearly a third in the last two years. General Sir Gwyn Jenkins has said Britain is facing an “open sea border” with Russia in the North Atlantic as tensions continue to rise between Moscow and NATO. The new figures were released in the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) annual report. It said a total of 61 Russian warships and submarines were shadowed by the Navy during the last 12 months, according to The Telegraph. While 28 “Russian merchant vessels”, suspected of being part of Moscow’s shadow fleet, were followed. The vessels are accused of helping to fund Russia’s war on Ukraine by transporting oil and gas while evading international sanctions. A …

Old Navy Disney Halloween Collection 2026: Pajamas, Flannels, Totes

Old Navy Disney Halloween Collection 2026: Pajamas, Flannels, Totes

Published by Daniella Wilson

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. It may still be summer, but Disney’s Halloween merchandise lineup is getting a fall refresh. The company is teaming up with Old Navy for the Haunted Harvest collection, a new assortment of cozy apparel and accessories inspired by Disney’s Halloween favorites. Like many of Disney’s seasonal merchandise drops, the latest collection brings its recognizable characters and storytelling into a new lineup of fan-focused products. The Old Navy collaboration features autumn-inspired designs for babies, toddlers, kids, adults and even pets, with styles made for pumpkin patch trips, Halloween celebrations and fall family photos. The 40-piece assortment covers all the fall essentials, including cozy flannels, pajamas, hoodies, crewnecks, socks and accessories. Shoppers can expect warm autumn colors, heritage-inspired textures, spooky plaids and playful Disney graphics throughout the collection. Prices range from $7.99 to $54.99. Old Navy cardmembers can shop the collection early starting Thursday, July 30, while the full collection officially launches for everyone …