According to the US Army's Middle East headquarters, US forces prevented 70 tankers and 62 other vessels from either departing from or entering Iranian ports throughout the 26 days of the naval blockade.
According to Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is on heightened alert and may resume military action against Iran.
US President Donald Trump told congressional leaders that "hostilities" with Iran have "terminated," addressing a critical 60-day deadline under a law meant to limit the unauthorized use of military force.
The Iranian military stands ready to initiate strikes should Washington persist with the blockade of Iranian ports. The Iranian Armed Forces are equipped for an "unprecedented response".
The Pentagon is considering an operation in the Strait of Hormuz. The US intends to destroy Iranian military vessels and eliminate the threat from the shore.
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.
The Pentagon has opted to enhance its military presence in the Middle East amid ongoing negotiations with Iran. Media sources indicate that Washington plans to leverage this military strength to influence Tehran's position.
The US military has commenced the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, fulfilling a commitment made by President Donald Trump the previous day.
U.S. President Donald Trump said that U.S. ships, aircraft and personnel with additional ammunition and weaponry will remain in place around Iran until the “real agreement” on a ceasefire “is fully complied with”, warning of more conflict otherwise.
U.S. President Donald Trump could fire Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth if things in Iran keep going south, the Hurriyet newspaper reported.
Iran's air defense system uses advanced cameras designed to monitor American and Israeli aircraft. These cameras are covert and resistant to destruction.
U.S. special forces are operating in Iran to extract a missing crew member of a downed fighter jet, The Telegraph reported.
The U.S. military has briefed President Donald Trump on a highly complex special operations plan to extract nearly 454 kg of highly enriched uranium buried deep inside Iran, the Washington Post reported.
U.S. President Donald Trump is considering a military operation to extract uranium from Iran, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf stated that the Iranian army is prepared to repel a US invasion if Washington decides on a ground operation.
An American E-3 aircraft, equipped with an airborne early warning system, was destroyed in an Iranian attack on a base located in Saudi Arabia.
A US Navy amphibious assault ship carrying several thousand Marines has arrived in the Middle East
Iran has been laying traps and moving additional military personnel and air defenses to Kharg Island in recent weeks in preparation for a possible U.S. operation to take control of the island, CNN reported citing U.S. intelligence source.
Iran’s army claimed Wednesday that it targeted the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier with coastal cruise missiles, according to state media.
According to sources, they will participate in the operation against Iran
