West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia — part of the Lesser Sunda chain
The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint as Iran asserts control over shipping corridors, warning ships following foreign routes and linking traffic to energy security. The US and allied nations have urged restraint while monitoring potential disruptions to global oil and gas shipments.
Rescuers have saved hundreds as a ferry carrying passengers, vehicles, and motorcycles burns off Lombok. Authorities report rough seas and a spreading blaze; the situation remains fluid with ongoing efforts to account for all aboard.