Category: United States Defense and Military Forces

The Peril of Piloting Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz

The New York Times – Business:
Controllers for shipping companies face a daunting decision as they try to free vessels trapped in the Persian Gulf: “Basically you’re sending someone unarmed into war.”
Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripes Newspaper’s Ombudsman

The New York Times – Business:
The newspaper’s ombudsman, Jacqueline Smith, said she had been given no reason for her dismissal.
Soldier Used Classified Information to Bet on Maduro’s Ouster, U.S. Says

The New York Times – Business:
Federal prosecutors say that Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who was involved in the operation to oust Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela, used the information to place bets on a prediction market.
The Night the Government Closed the Skies Over El Paso

The New York Times – Business:
A high-energy laser weapon and a power struggle between federal agencies brought a night of hassles to the city.
The Peace Rally Gets Derailed

The New York Times – Business:
Oil prices are climbing and global stocks are falling as investors worry about the prospects for a speedy end to the war in the Middle East.
A Squabble in D.C. Yields Chaos in El Paso

The New York Times – Business:
A high-energy laser weapon and quarrels between federal agencies brought a night of hassles to the city.
Strait of Hormuz Is Open During Cease-Fire in Lebanon, U.S. and Iran Say

The New York Times – Business:
Friday’s statements raised investors’ hopes that oil and gas would start moving out of the Persian Gulf in significant volumes again.
Pentagon Seeks Help From Ford and G.M.

The New York Times – Business:
Concerned about the slow pace and high cost of weapons production, Pentagon officials have begun talks with General Motors and Ford Motor about producing certain parts.
Iran-Linked Ships Slow or Stop as U.S. Navy Enforces Strait of Hormuz Blockade

The New York Times – Business:
More than a dozen U.S. Navy warships are enforcing a blockade on all vessels from all nations entering or leaving coastal areas or ports in Iran.
US Blockade Stops Iran-Linked Ships From Crossing Strait of Hormuz

The New York Times – Business:
U.S. Central Command said that six vessels had complied with directions to turn around and re-enter an Iranian port.
The Escalating Global A.I. Arms Race

The New York Times – Business:
China, the U.S., Russia and others have ramped up their contest over artificial-intelligence-backed weapons and military systems. The buildup has been compared to the dawn of the nuclear weapons age.
Pentagon Asks Court to Keep Its Restrictions on Journalists

The New York Times – Business:
The Defense Department wants to keep in place a policy requiring escorts for journalists in the building while it appeals a court decision that tossed out broader restrictions on the media.