History Thread for “waters”

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August 9, 2026 Politics

Strait of Hormuz, Iran and Oman

Iran said on August 9, 2026, that an agreement with Oman concerning shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz was approaching completion. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said th...

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August 6, 2026 Breaking

Pacific ministers split over China

Suva · Central Division · Fiji

Foreign ministers and senior officials from Pacific Islands Forum countries failed to reach agreement on August 6, 2026, on a joint statement responding to China's recent ballistic missil...

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May 31, 2026 Breaking

Gaza flotilla interception Ben-Gvir

Ashdod · Israel

A flotilla of more than 50 civilian vessels organized by pro-Palestinian activists, including the Global Sumud Flotilla, attempted to reach the Gaza Strip in 2026 carrying humanitarian ai...

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April 8, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

US and Iran begin ceasefire

Iran

The United States and Iran entered a two-week ceasefire on April 8, 2026, following more than five weeks of military conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the agreement after me...

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March 4, 2026 Wars & Conflicts

Russian Gas Tanker Sinks After Suspected Drone Attack In Mediterranean

Mediterranean Sea · International Waters · International

On March 4, 2026, a Russian liquefied gas tanker sank in the Mediterranean Sea following an explosion that Russian authorities said was caused by a drone attack. Russian officials stat...

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February 24, 2026 Politics

Iran Nears Deal to Acquire Chinese CM-302 Supersonic Missiles

Beijing · China

Iran Nears Deal to Acquire Chinese CM-302 Supersonic Missiles In February 2026, multiple international news outlets reported that Iran is close to finalizing an agreement to purchase **C...

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February 2, 2026 Breaking

Proposed Jewish Settlements and Local Creation Myths

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January 27, 2026 Breaking

Seizure of the Marinera oil tanker and transfer of its captain from Scottish waters

Scottish Waters · Aberdeen · Scotland · United Kingdom

Seizure of the Marinera Oil Tanker and Transfer of Its Captain from Scottish Waters On 7 January 2026, the United States Coast Guard and U.S. military special forces intercepte...

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June 8, 1967 Wars & Conflicts

USS Liberty Incident

USS Liberty Attack Site · Mediterranean Sea · International Waters · Mediterranean

On June 8, 1967, during the Six-Day War, the United States Navy technical research ship USS Liberty (AGTR-5) was attacked in international waters of the eastern Mediterranean Sea by Israe...

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July 28, 1932 Politics

Bonus army removed from Washington

Washington · District of Columbia · United States

Bonus army removed from Washington In the spring and summer of 1932, approximately 17,000 to 25,000 World War I veterans, along with their families and supporters, assembled in Washingto...

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Published Research World Wars: Power, Conflict & Consequence

Germany Resumes Unrestricted Submarine Warfare

1 February 1917 — Germany begins unrestricted submarine attacks against shipping approaching Allied-controlled waters. German naval leaders believe U-boats can reduce British imports enou...

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