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Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves
Staff Sergeant Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search and rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.
May 16, 2026US boards ship carrying Iran oil as Trump threatens mine-laying vessels
Central Command said it has intercepted 33 vessels since imposing a blockade on ships coming to and from Iran.
April 23, 2026250 missing after migrant boat sinks in Indian Ocean
The trawler "reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding", the United Nations said.
April 15, 2026Iran fires missiles toward US-UK base in Indian ocean, Iran's Mehr says - Reuters
Iran fires missiles toward US-UK base in Indian ocean, Iran's Mehr says Reuters
March 21, 2026US forces seize third sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says - Reuters
US forces seize third sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says Reuters
February 24, 2026Trump's foreign policy dilemma laid bare by Iran tensions
The president’s calls for peace and willingness to exert military power can at times feel like competing impulses.
February 20, 2026US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran
A second US aircraft carrier appears to be heading towards the Middle East, as Washington puts pressure on Iran.
February 19, 2026