The New York Times – On the Runway:
Diego Garcia, a tiny island 2,200 miles from the Gulf of Oman, took over as the Navy’s logistics hub after Iran damaged a base in Bahrain.
Category: Ships and Shipping
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Iran Says It Is Nearing Final Agreement With Oman on Strait of Hormuz
The New York Times – On the Runway:
The agreement on an acceptable route for ships to pass through the strait would effectively ratify Tehran’s control over the crucial waterway.
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Houthis Threaten to Expand Red Sea Attacks, and Claim Strike on Saudi Tanker
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Saudi Arabia has not commented on the claim by the Houthis, who are backed by Iran and have vowed to close “all access routes” to Saudi oil shipments.
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What to Know About Iran and the Houthis
The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Yemeni militant group opened a new front in the conflict between its backer, Tehran, and Washington, by announcing a blockade on Saudi shipping in a strategic waterway and attacking vessels.
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Trump Seems Trapped by Iran War, Even as He Wields the World’s Biggest Hammer
The New York Times – On the Runway:
A president who thought there were no limits to his power has discovered several, leaving him more frustrated and erratic.
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Passengers on Hantavirus Cruise Ship Will Disembark in Tenerife and Return to Home Countries
The New York Times – Travel:
The cruise ship will arrive on the island of Tenerife, part of the Canary Islands of Spain, officials said. All of the passengers will then be evacuated to their home countries.
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Before Hantavirus Outbreak, the MV Hondius Attracted ‘a Different Type of Traveler’
The New York Times – Travel:
Former passengers on the MV Hondius say that the ship was made for wildlife expeditions and that the crew took safety very seriously.
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3 Dead in Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard Cruise Ship, W.H.O. Says
The New York Times – Travel:
One case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed in a laboratory, the organization said on Sunday. There are five additional suspected cases.
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European Airlines Face Fuel Shortages Within Weeks
The New York Times – Travel:
If tankers do not soon begin crossing the Strait of Hormuz, airlines in Europe may not have enough jet fuel to operate all of their flights.