Shipping in Strait of Hormuz restored to 55 percent capacity
55 ships crossed the Strait in the past 24 hours, 17 mln tons of oil exported from the Persian Gulf
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US strikes Iranian sites, IRGC strikes back at US military base
The U.S. military carried out strikes on Iran’s radar system and drone control centers, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said. The IRGC has launched a retaliatory attack on the U.S. military base used to carry out a nighttime strike on the Iranian island of Sirik.
US escorts about 70 ships through Strait of Hormuz in May
Over the past three weeks, the U.S. military provided support to about 70 ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz, The New York Times reported, citing U.S. administration officials.
US strikes Iran in response to attack on destroyers
On the night of May 8, the US military conducted strikes against Iranian military facilities. The strikes were reportedly in response to the attack on destroyers in Hormuz.
US destroyer intercepts Iranian tanker
In the statement, CENTCOM shows the oil tanker Herby, which is operated by the National Iranian Tanker Company
US deploys three aircraft carriers to Middle East for first time in decades - CENTCOM
Over 200 U.S. planes and helicopters, as well as 15,000 sailors and marines, have arrived in the Middle East as part of three aircraft carrier strike groups, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said.
Iranian cargo vessel seized by US military - CENTCOM
An Iranian cargo vessel that was seized earlier by the U.S. forces was traveling en route to the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported.
US begins blockade of Strait of Hormuz
The US military has commenced the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, fulfilling a commitment made by President Donald Trump the previous day.
Blockade of Iran's ports to begin this evening
U.S. Central Command said its forces will begin a blockade on all traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports starting Monday at 10 a.m. ET.
IRGC fires four missiles at Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier
The IRGC reported strikes on the US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln. According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), the carrier continues to conduct combat missions in the Middle East.
US bombs Iranian missile sites near Strait of Hormuz
U.S. forces struck Iranian missile sites along Iran's coastline near the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. Central Command said Tuesday.
US hits over 5,500 targets in Iran
The U.S. has struck more than 5,500 targets inside Iran, including dozens of naval vessels and missile facilities, as part of the ongoing operation, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Adm. Brad Cooper said.
US destroys 16 Iranian minelayers
U.S. forces on Tuesday sunk several Iranian ships, including 16 minelayers, near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the U.S. Central Command.
US destroys all Iranian ships in Gulf of Oman
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said Monday that all 11 Iranian vessels operating in the Gulf of Oman have been destroyed.
Iran announces live-fire exercises in Strait of Hormuz
They begin tomorrow and will last two days