Trump issues kill order on Iran small boats
President Trump has declared the US will destroy Iran's small boats in the Persian Gulf when they are seen.
Iran uses fast-boat swarms to seize ships
Iran's use of swarms of small, fast boats to seize container ships near the Strait of Hormuz reveals the ongoing naval threat to global shipping.
US fails to seize Iranian cargo ship
IRGC escorts Iranian bulk carrier carrying rice through Sea of Oman, evading US seizure.
US tankers active over Saudi Arabia
At least six US Air Force aerial refueling tankers are currently operating over Saudi Arabia, signaling potential preparations for resumed airstrikes.
Trump sets conditions for Iran deal
President Trump says he is not anxious to make a deal and that all the pressure is on Iran.
USS George H.W. Bush arrives in CENTCOM AOR
The USS George H.W. Bush carrier strike group has officially arrived in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
UK hosts 44-nation Hormuz conference, deploys jets
The UK will host a 44-nation planning conference on the Strait of Hormuz and has deployed Typhoon and F-35 jets to the region.
US tankers spotted near Persian Gulf
Six US Air Force tankers have been observed taking off from Tel Aviv and hovering near the Persian Gulf south of Iran.
US seizes third Iran-linked tanker
The Iranian oil tanker seized by the US in the Indian Ocean was carrying crude destined for China, according to a new report.
Pentagon: Clearing Hormuz mines may take 6 months
A Pentagon briefing to Congress warns clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz could take six months, keeping oil prices high until the elections.