The United States says it carried out “self-defense” strikes after Iranian forces targeted American warships in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military confirmed that American forces struck Iranian military targets on Thursday after missiles, drones and small boats allegedly attacked three U.S. Navy destroyers transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. According to U.S. Central…
Temporary halt follows rising tensions and reported progress in US–Iran talks. The United States has paused its naval operation to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, easing immediate pressure in a volatile region. President Donald Trump said the move is temporary and comes after “significant progress” in negotiations with Iran. The operation, known…
Tehran escalates threat as Washington prepares major naval escort operation. Iran has warned it will attack US forces if they enter the Strait of Hormuz, sharply escalating tensions after Donald Trump announced a plan to escort commercial ships through the route. A senior Iranian commander, Ali Abdollahi, said any “foreign armed force,” especially the US…
US plans naval operation to guide stranded vessels amid rising tensions with Iran. Donald Trump has announced a new US-led operation to escort stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions with Iran continue. The initiative, named “Project Freedom,” is set to begin Monday and aims to safely guide vessels out of restricted waters….
A fresh confrontation at sea has raised pressure ahead of planned US-Iran negotiations. US President Donald Trump said the US Navy attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman on Sunday, marking a major escalation in the ongoing standoff between Washington and Tehran. In a post on social media, Trump said…
