The move is in response to ‘Iranian threats, armed seizures and attacks’ on shipping vessels, US official says.

The move is in response to ‘Iranian threats, armed seizures and attacks’ on shipping vessels, US official says.
Cyclone Ilsa is predicted to gather strength before making landfall on Western Australia’s northern coast.
An agreement allowing Ukraine to ship grain from its Black Sea ports was due to expire on Saturday.
Critics of Brazil’s planned sinking of the Sao Paulo described it as a ‘state-sponsored environmental crime’.
Passengers stranded for a week as divers remove accumulation of microorganisms, plants, algae or small animals on hull.
Tehran and Athens agree to foster the cooperation necessary to improve maritime security, according to a memorandum.
Putin tells Erdogan he will consider resuming deal allowing grain exports from Ukraine if Kyiv provides ‘guarantees’.
Moscow accused of blackmail after suspending its participation in a grain export agreement.
The vessel and crew’s nationalities were not announced, but the value of its cargo amounted to $6.6m, an official said.
The strike is the latest action by workers in an array of industries calling for higher pay amid sky-high inflation.
The Brave Commander was due to bring food aid to Ethiopia as part of efforts to help countries at risk of famine.
The UN and Turkey brokered a deal to unblock Ukraine’s ports last month after UN warnings of famine.
Ships are loaded and ready to depart Odesa as Moscow and Kyiv trade blame for an attack that killed Ukrainian POWs.
Proposed rules would force more ships to slow down off US east coast to avoid striking North Atlantic right whales.