AU COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON ARRIVES IN BAMAKO TO REVIVE DIALOGUE WITH MALI. (PHOTO).

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 AU Commission Chairperson Arrives in Bamako to Revive Dialogue With Mali Mahmoud Ali Youssouf arrived for a two-day official visit, according to an AU statement. He was welcomed by Mali’s Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop and is also expected to meet with President Assimi Goïta, it said, Sputnik reported. The visit comes as Mali remains suspended from AU activities since June 2021. The AU has reaffirmed its support for Mali’s sovereignty and territorial integrity while proposing increased assistance to the security sector.
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IRAN SAYS IT SEIZED TWO CONTAINER SHIPS IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ AMID RISING REGIONAL TENSIONS AND REPORTED MARITIME ATTACKS. (PHOTO).

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 Iran says it seized two container ships in Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional tensions and reported maritime attacks


Iranian naval forces said Wednesday they seized two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in a key global shipping route as diplomatic efforts continue to address the broader regional conflict.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Navy said the vessels were taken into custody over alleged maritime violations and were transferred to Iranian territory, according to state media reports. The claim could not be independently verified.

The announcement came shortly after maritime monitoring officials reported multiple incidents involving commercial ships in the area. One report described a vessel coming under fire roughly eight nautical miles off the Iranian coast, while another incident involved a container ship reportedly struck after being approached by an Iranian military vessel. In that case, authorities said the ship sustained significant damage to its bridge, though all crew members were reported safe.

A separate earlier report described another attack near the waters northeast of Oman, contributing to concerns about escalating risks for commercial shipping in the region. Maritime authorities have warned of heightened activity and urged vessels to exercise caution.

Energy markets reacted to the developments, with crude oil prices ticking higher amid concerns over potential disruptions to one of the world’s most important shipping lanes. The Strait of Hormuz serves as a critical passageway for global energy shipments, with a significant share of the world’s oil and gas supply moving through the narrow waterway.

The latest incidents follow renewed diplomatic activity aimed at de-escalation, including an announced extension of a ceasefire intended to allow time for further negotiations. Efforts to arrange additional peace talks have faced uncertainty, with reports indicating scheduling delays and potential withdrawals from planned discussions.

The Strait of Hormuz, which links the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, remains one of the most strategically sensitive maritime corridors in the world, and recent incidents have intensified concerns about broader economic and security impacts if tensions continue to escalate.


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