Navy

Iran's IRGC seizes two vessels in Persian Gulf, official threatens US with 'massacre and hell'

The IRGC Navy’s Public Relations Department alleged that more than one million liters of smuggled fuel were found on the ships.

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy's speedboats move during an exercise in Abu Musa Island, in this picture obtained on August 2, 2023
SOLDIERS WATCH as a US destroyer conducts an operation with the Israeli Navy.

Israel Navy conducts joint exercise with US destroyer amid tensions with Iran

An Israel Navy vessel travels through Israeli waters.

Inside Israeli Navy’s covert Gaza operations with its new amphibious fleet - exclusive

Iranian Basij militia members display their drones during military manoeuvres on January 10, 2025 in Tehran, Iran.

Iranian drone swarms pose threat to US ships, expert says as USS Abraham Lincoln approaches


Russia sends message to Iran as joint naval drill launched in Caspian Sea

Russia sought to do this naval drill primarily to show it is still interested in joint cooperation with Iran.

Members of the Russian Navy attend the joint Navy exercise of Iran, China and Russia in the Gulf of Oman, Iran, in this handout image obtained on March 12, 2025; illustrative.

Germany accuses China of targeting aircraft with laser over Red Sea

Berlin summons Chinese ambassador after incident involving military surveillance aircraft; Beijing denies accusations.

Beechcraft 350 reconnaissance aircraft.

Deputy head of Russian Navy killed by Ukraine in Kursk area, says Moscow

At least 10 other senior Russian commanders have been killed in action or assassinated by Kyiv since the start of the war.

 A view shows flowers placed in front of a board with a photograph of killed Major General Mikhail Gudkov, in the far eastern city of Vladivostok, Russia, July 3, 2025

Israel strikes Iranian naval base in Bandar Abbas's strategic southern port

Bandar Abbas is a key strategic point on the Strait of Hormuz, as the largest port in the region. It also serves as the headquarters of Iran's naval forces.

 IDF fighter jet preparing to attack Iran, June 2025.

Former Israeli Navy chief: Handling of Gaza flotilla incident was a 'diplomatic failure'

The Gaza Flotilla was "a completely unnecessary event that should have ended as a diplomatic event," the former Navy commander said.

Activist Greta Thunberg seen aboard the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, with an Israeli Navy vessel seen in the background

Independence Day flotilla: A tribute to the Navy, hostages, wounded soldiers, and their families

There will be a special initiative this year to include the families of soldiers who have been wounded in the war.

 National Flotilla on Independence Day

Iran authorities seize two vessels carrying 'smuggled fuel' in Gulf, agency reports

The vessels were reportedly carrying 1.5 million liters of smuggled diesel fuel, according to the Deputy Commander of the IRGC’s Second Naval Zone, General Masoud Forootan.

A boat of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) sails, at undisclosed place off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran August 22, 2019.

Netanyahu rescinds appointment of new Shin Bet chief after one day

The PM thanked Sharvit for his willingness to take on the role, but informed him that after further consideration he intends to examine other candidates.

Then-Israel Navy chief, V.-Adm. Eli Sharvit speaks at a ceremony in Haifa Naval Base, northern Israel, March 4, 2020

No active shooter found at Naval Air Station in Pensacola after gunfire reports

Photos and videos from the scene depict a significant law enforcement presence responding to the incident.

 NAS Pensacola Police

Israel's new 'Gabriel 5' sea-to-sea missile makes first navy test debut

"The operational test launch was a remarkable success and provides the Israeli Navy with greater operational freedom," said Brig.-Gen. Almakias.

  IDF runs successful tests on new naval Iron Dome system on May 29, 2023.