Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

National Security & Defense

James48

(4,862 posts)

1. Update- Sevirity update, and 3 ships on fire

Reply to James48 (Original post)

Tue Jun 17, 2025, 02:04 AM

Jun 17

JUST IN - USINDOPACOM:
All military bases in the U.S. Indo-Pacific have raised their Force Protection Condition from Alpha to Bravo

Also- Seeing new reports of three ships on fire in the Straits of Hormuz. No information yet on what type of ships. At least one is a tanker. More on the ships burning - https://www.forexlive.com/news/more-details-coming-in-on-the-3-ships-on-fire-in-the-gulf-of-oman-near-strait-of-hormuz-20250617/amp/

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

1 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Washington-based USS Nimitz redirected to Middle East 'without delay' [View all] James48 Jun 17 OP

Update- Sevirity update, and 3 ships on fire James48 Jun 17 #1

Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»National Security & Defense»Washington-based USS Nimi...»Reply #1