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Satellite images from 15 June show four US warships close to the American blockade line at the entrance to the Gulf of Oman.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

He sends warships to distant waters—the intended object of the message shrugs.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Beijing's comments came after the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier and its escort warships entered the Caribbean Sea, the military's Southern Command said on Wednesday.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Italy said it was sending two warships closer to the Gulf but would only deploy them as part of an international mission in case of a lasting truce in the region.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

At sea, British and German warships clashed off the coast of South America.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman