Global oil prices rose by more than 9% due to US plans to reinstate a naval blockade of Iran. Analysts link this to fears of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
A US Navy pilot died in a helicopter crash in the Arabian Sea. Since the start of the war, a total of 414 American military personnel have been injured.
US Central Command reported the completion of a new phase of strikes on Iran, during which dozens of targets were hit. Naval strike drones were used for the first time.
NASA has announced the names of the four astronauts who will participate in the Artemis III mission. The crew will test spacecraft from Blue Origin and SpaceX.
In Ohio, 12 people were injured during a shootout between two unidentified individuals at a festival. Police are searching for the suspects and collecting video evidence from eyewitnesses.
A former CIA official has been accused of misappropriating 300 gold bars worth 40 million dollars. He also lied for years about his education and military service.
Two EA-18G fighter jets collided during an air show in Idaho; the pilots successfully ejected. Rescue teams are working at the scene, and the causes of the crash are being determined.
The US has for the first time showcased the new AIM-260 JATM missile, designed to replace the AIM-120. Its transfer to Ukraine is unlikely due to technical restrictions and the production schedule.
The US Navy plans to acquire 15 Trump-class battleships by 2055. The cost of a single ship will be $14.5 billion, which is more expensive than modern aircraft carriers.
Satellites have detected an oil spill covering 45 square kilometers near Kharg Island. This is the largest slick recorded in the last 70 days of conflict in the region.
Donald Trump, following the exchange of strikes between the US and Iran, spoke of a "love tap" and stated that a truce is in effect. The US shot down all enemy targets.
Three US destroyers repelled an attack by Iranian missiles and drones in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump claimed the total destruction of the attacking forces and their boats.
The tanker Universal, carrying 270,000 barrels of diesel, is drifting 1,600 km from Cuba. On board are nearly 270,000 barrels of diesel fuel destined for the island nation.
Scott Bessent urged Beijing to use diplomacy to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. The issue will be discussed by Trump and Xi Jinping at the summit in Beijing.
Tehran plans to officially establish control over the Strait of Hormuz and demand reparations from "hostile countries. " All other vessels will be required to obtain Iranian permission for transit through the strait.
Trump compared the actions of the US Navy to those of pirates due to the seizure of Iranian vessels and oil.
Iran's Supreme Leader will defend nuclear potential despite US sanctions. Trump initiates the creation of an international coalition to unblock shipping.
US Central Command reported the interception of the vessel Sevan, which was transporting Iranian petroleum products.
The US has launched an operation to search for and neutralize Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz to restore shipping. Demining could take up to six months, and trust in safety will take longer to restore.
Only two fuel tankers and one vessel to Iran are passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Traffic has decreased due to attacks and US sanctions against Iran.
The US President ordered the fleet to shoot at Iranian vessels for laying mines. Active mine clearance of the strait is currently underway amid economic pressure.
The American military has rerouted the vessels Deep Sea, Sevin, and Dorena near India and Malaysia. The blockade has already forced 29 tankers to change course in the region.
Scott Bessent announced the blocking of Iranian ports by the US Navy to stop the regime's revenues. All individuals and vessels facilitating trade will be sanctioned.
Brent crude rose by 7. 9% and gas by 11% after the US Navy's actions in the Strait of Hormuz. Experts predict the price per barrel will rise to $115.
Alaeddin Boroujerdi announced his readiness to destroy the American fleet if it attempts a blockade. Tehran considers Trump's threats to be merely military propaganda.
Donald Trump announced the readiness of the US Navy to destroy Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz. The tactic of combating pirates will be used to eliminate the vessels.
Oil prices rose as the US Navy prepared to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Restrictions on Iranian oil exports have brought the market back to triple-digit prices.
The US military pledges to block the movement of vessels to Iranian ports in the Arabian and Omani Gulfs. The restrictions do not apply to transit to non-Iranian ports through the Strait of Hormuz.
Britain did not support the US initiative to blockade the strait for economic stability. London is working with partners to protect freedom of navigation.
The US begins intercepting ships in the strait after the failure of negotiations in Islamabad. Naval forces will ensure the route is open for tankers.
