US oil prices surge above $98 as Iran talks stall
US oil prices surged above $98/barrel as US-Iran peace talks stalled.
US has redirected 33 vessels under Iran blockade
CENTCOM reports 33 vessels redirected to Iranian ports since blockade began.
Trump reinforces 'shoot and kill' order for Hormuz
President Trump has reiterated his order for the US Navy to shoot and kill any Iranian boats involved in mining the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump: 'We're Going to Blockade Iran'
President Trump announced a US naval blockade of Iran, calling it a 'total blockade' and stating it is already in effect.
US KC-46A tankers, F-18s deploy to CENTCOM
Twelve US Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet fighter jets are deploying to the CENTCOM area of responsibility from Lajes Air Base in the Azores.
Iran drafts law to restrict Strait of Hormuz
Iran's parliament draft law requires tolls in rials and bans Israeli, US ships from Strait of Hormuz.
Iran moves seized ships to port
Iran's IRGC has released video footage showing its forces seizing two vessels attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
US boards sanctioned Iranian oil vessel in Indian Ocean
US forces seized a stateless tanker carrying Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean in a sanctions enforcement operation.
Poll: Trump's fraud claims spread distrust pre-midterms
A government commission in Tanzania has found 518 deaths from unnatural causes during protests following the 2025 election.
US intercepts two Iranian oil supertankers
The US military has intercepted two Iranian oil tankers attempting to bypass the maritime blockade.
Iran claims revenue from Hormuz tolls
Iran's parliament vice speaker confirms the first revenue from tolls on ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz has been deposited into the central bank.
Senate fails again to limit Trump's Iran war powers
The US Senate has failed for the fifth time to pass a War Powers Resolution aimed at halting President Trump's military actions against Iran.
Reports: US-Israel strikes on Iran resumed
Reports of resumed joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran are now assessed as non-credible, with pro-Iranian channels attributing activity to air defense exercises.
US tanker loiters near Saudi-Iraq border
Multiple US aerial refueling aircraft are operating over Saudi airspace near the Iraq-Kuwait border, indicating ongoing military operations.
Explosions reported in Tehran
An explosion has been reported in the city of Samara, Iran, with CCTV footage capturing the sound.
US intel: Iran retains significant military capability
A new Pentagon intelligence assessment contradicts Trump administration claims, finding Iran still possesses thousands of missiles, drones, and the ability to threaten the Strait of Hormuz.
US Patriot missile stockpile depleted by 61%
The US has used up to 61% of its Patriot missile arsenal in the first 39 days of the war with Iran, creating a critical supply shortage.