Silent killer: the return of torpedo warfare
The sinking of an Iranian ship near Sri Lanka, the first of its kind in decades, has sparked scrutiny about Washington’s tactics
The sinking of an Iranian ship near Sri Lanka, the first of its kind in decades, has sparked scrutiny about Washington’s tactics

Attack on frigate off southern coast of Sri Lanka fuels fears Iran war extending beyond Middle East

Tehran’s hundreds of small, fast boats are vital in maintaining its stranglehold on global energy markets

Claim that 20 Pakistan-flagged ships will exit Strait of Hormuz questioned as country only has 13 big ocean-going vessels

Despite US-Iran ceasefire deal fewer tankers passed the crucial waterway than during fiercest days of fighting

Tehran suggests system of charging fees and limiting passage to ‘non-hostile’ ships could endure beyond current war

Short-term crisis management in shipping should not be mistaken for fatal weakness in trade