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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has revealed the scale of disruption unfolding across global shipping, with around 3,200 vessels and nearly 20,000 seafarers currently stranded west of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards have declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, warning that any vessel attempting to pass will be targeted, according to Iranian state media.

The United States is ramping up its military presence in the Middle East as tensions in the region reach a boiling point. In a statement issued by the Pentagon, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin underscored the nation's unwavering commitment to defending Israel, highlighting the deployment of additional troops and advanced military hardware to the region.

As reported by ShipXplorer, an armada of US Army ships tasked with constructing a temporary pier or floating dock in the Gaza Strip has arrived in Crete after crossing the Atlantic Ocean.

The U.S. Army has deployed the General Frank S. Besson to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, according to Central Command (CENTCOM). This action comes within 36 hours of President Joe Biden's commitment to constructing a temporary pier for supplying assistance to the besieged enclave.