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#Ukraine– #Russia maritime war escalates as Iran tensions rise rss.app/brief/posts/eca114d8…
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Ukraine-Russia maritime war escalates as Iran tensions rise
Saturday, July 11, 202610:23 AM
Summary
Ukraine’s drone strikes have crippled Russian maritime logistics in the Black and Azov Seas, hitting 76 ships in a week and forcing Russia to halt critical shipping routes. Meanwhile, Iran faces mounting pressure over the Strait of Hormuz, with the US threatening military action if free passage is not guaranteed, while regional diplomacy intensifies via Oman and Qatar.
Key StoriesUkraine disables Russian maritime traffic with record drone strikes — Ukrainian forces hit 28 Russian vessels in a single night, bringing the weekly total to 76 and effectively shutting down the Sea of Azov. Russia suspended shipping through the Don-Azov Canal and Kerch Strait, signaling a strategic shift in the maritime conflict.
US threatens Iran over Strait of Hormuz as pipeline plan challenges Tehran — The US warned Iran of military consequences if it fails to guarantee free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, while Iraq and Syria weigh a 500-mile pipeline to bypass the chokepoint. Iran’s shadow fleet continues oil exports despite sanctions, fueling regional proxies.Oman emerges as key mediator amid Iran-US tensions — Qatari and Iranian delegations arrived in Muscat for undisclosed talks, reinforcing Oman’s role as a diplomatic hub. The US and Iran are set for indirect negotiations, with Pakistan and Qatar facilitating discussions amid a collapsed ceasefire.
Iran vows retaliation as US prepares military response — Mojtaba Khamenei confirmed plans for retaliation following the Supreme Leader’s death, raising risks of IRGC-linked covert operations against US interests. The US has positioned 1,000 missiles targeting Iran, escalating regional tensions.
Russia-Ukraine ground war sees incremental Russian gains — Russian forces captured Bachevsk in Sumy Oblast, marking a modest territorial advance. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues strikes on Russian military infrastructure, including a fuel depot in Voronezh and a SAM complex in Rostov.
x.com/osintpeace/status/2075…The Path to Peace (@osintpeace)⚡ #Iran 🇮🇷 is expected to announce free passage for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz in the coming days. #US 🇺🇸 officials stated that if this action is not taken, “we’re not going to have a good outcome for them,” indicating the potential for renewed and expanded #US 🇺🇸 strikes on #Iran 🇮🇷. [OSINT Defender]
More updates will follow— https://x.com/osintpeace/status/2075932470227194315
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Jul 11, 2026
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