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World

‘Trump only wants to look strong & raise oil prices by threatening to shoot at Iranian gunboats’

Posted on April 23, 2020April 23, 2020By Editor

Neither Washington nor Tehran are looking for war, and Trump ordering the US Navy to destroy “harassing” Iranian vessels was likely an attempt to flex his muscles and send a signal to the oil markets, analysts have told RT. … Read More >‘Trump only wants to look strong & raise oil prices by threatening to shoot at Iranian gunboats’

USA

Trump instructs US Navy to shoot down and destroy all Iranian gunboats if they ‘harass our ships at sea’

Posted on April 22, 2020April 22, 2020By Editor

President Donald Trump has ordered the US Navy to “shoot down and destroy” Iranian gunboats, should they harass American vessels at sea. His declaration comes after a confrontation in the Persian Gulf. … Read More >Trump instructs US Navy to shoot down and destroy all Iranian gunboats if they ‘harass our ships at sea’

‘Only interested in Hollywood scenarios’: Iranian military brands Washington’s ‘harassment’ accusations in Persian Gulf as ‘fake’

Posted on April 19, 2020April 19, 2020By Editor

Tehran has brushed off American claims that its vessels buzzed US warships in the Persian Gulf by saying the US Navy itself acted “unprofessionally.” It also vowed a “decisive response” to any such “adventurism” by foreign powers. … Read More >‘Only interested in Hollywood scenarios’: Iranian military brands Washington’s ‘harassment’ accusations in Persian Gulf as ‘fake’

Iran releases VIDEO of its ships intercepting ‘unprofessionally’ acting US Navy vessels in Persian Gulf

Posted on April 19, 2020April 19, 2020By Editor

Tehran has shared footage of a recent incident between Iranian and US vessels to back up its earlier statement that Washington’s claims of its warships being harassed in the Persian Gulf were “fake stories.” … Read More >Iran releases VIDEO of its ships intercepting ‘unprofessionally’ acting US Navy vessels in Persian Gulf

EU

Almost HALF of French Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier group tested positive for Covid-19

Posted on April 17, 2020By Editor

Some 940 servicemen of the 2,300-strong Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier group have tested positive for Covid-19, the French military said. France’s only carrier was forced to return to port after suffering from the outbreak. … Read More >Almost HALF of French Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier group tested positive for Covid-19

EU

50 cases of Covid-19 aboard France’s ONLY aircraft carrier, Defense Ministry confirms

Posted on April 11, 2020April 11, 2020By Editor

The coronavirus outbreak on board France’s only aircraft carrier has infected 50 crew members, the French Defense Ministry has confirmed. The Navy flagship is on its way to Toulon after cutting short its Mediterranean mission. … Read More >50 cases of Covid-19 aboard France’s ONLY aircraft carrier, Defense Ministry confirms

USA

Going down? 2nd coronavirus case confirmed aboard US Navy warship despite ‘aggressive mitigation strategy’

Posted on March 21, 2020March 21, 2020By Editor

The USS Boxer is now the first ship in the US Navy with more than one sailor infected with Covid-19. A new case was confirmed on Wednesday. … Read More >Going down? 2nd coronavirus case confirmed aboard US Navy warship despite ‘aggressive mitigation strategy’

UK

Ex-British Admiral Claims ‘Americans Very Jealous of Amazing’ UK Aircraft Carriers

Posted on February 29, 2020February 29, 2020By Editor

Lord Alan West, former British Admiral and Labour peer, has heaped praise on the UK’s two new aircraft carriers, claiming that the US currently feels a touch of jealousy toward the Royal Navy. … Read More >Ex-British Admiral Claims ‘Americans Very Jealous of Amazing’ UK Aircraft Carriers