Iranian Navy – The United States now has evidence that the governments of Iran and the United Arab Emirates are assisting Iraq in its illegal oil smuggling operations, at a nice profit to each. Meanwhile, Iran continues to maintain publically that it is helping to enforce the sanctions againts Iraq.
- Los Angeles Times: Iran Opens Key Isle to Iraqi Oil Smugglers, U.S. Says
- Reuters: U.S. welcomes Iran’s halting of two Iraqi tankers
Indonesian Navy – The Indonesian Navy has been coordinating the search for survivors from the sunken ferry that was carrying refugees from the Moluccas.
- BBC News: Ferry survivors’ dreadful ordeal