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Los Angeles Timesbusiness9 hrs ago
Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz Remains Volatile Despite U.S. Channel Efforts
U.S. military efforts have increased commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, but security conditions stay uncertain. A major shipping insurer said transit volumes will rise only gradually as channels widen.
Military.comworld6 days ago
Ecuadorian Fishing Crews Report Drone Strikes and Detention by U.S. Vessels
Two Ecuadorian fishing boats sank in March after crews described drone attacks and hours aboard a vessel whose personnel spoke English. U.S. authorities have denied involvement in the sinkings or any detention of the fishermen.
opindia.compolitics9 days ago
U.S. Forces Strike Three Ships in Strait of Hormuz, Killing Three Indian Sailors
U.S. military strikes hit three commercial vessels this week in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman. Three Indian sailors died and at least 65 others were rescued after the attacks.
upi.compolitics11 days ago
U.S. Forces Strike Iran Again as Trump Administration Adds Sanctions
U.S. Central Command said American forces began striking targets inside Iran at 5:15 p.m. ET Wednesday. The Trump administration separately announced new sanctions on entities accused of helping Iran acquire weapons abroad.
The Hillpolitics11 days ago
Iran launches attacks on U.S. bases after American strikes near Strait of Hormuz
Iran conducted 21 attacks on U.S. bases and other sites in the Middle East overnight in response to earlier U.S. strikes. U.S. and allied forces reported intercepting all incoming missiles and drones with no reported damage or injuries.
Fortunetechnology15 days ago
Iran Launches Missiles and Drones at Israel; Most Intercepted by U.S., Israeli Forces
U.S. forces intercepted six of seven Iranian ballistic missiles aimed at Kuwait and Bahrain and shot down four drones near the Strait of Hormuz. American units also struck Iranian coastal radar sites after earlier attacks damaged a Kuwait airport terminal.
upi.compolitics4 days ago
U.S., Iran Exchange Strikes While Ceasefire Talks Continue
The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iranian targets after Iran fired missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain. President Trump said negotiations with Iran are ongoing despite reports that Tehran had halted communications.
ukdefencejournal.org.ukworld22 days ago
U.S. Forces Disable Merchant Vessel Near Iran
A U.S. official told The Associated Press that American aircraft disabled a Gambia-flagged bulk carrier attempting to reach an Iranian port. The ship remains adrift in the Gulf of Oman after ignoring repeated warnings.
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asiaone.compolitics24 days ago
U.S. Strikes Iran; Iran Launches Ballistic Missile at Kuwait, Intercepted
U.S. Central Command accused Iran of breaching the seven-week ceasefire after Kuwait intercepted ballistic missiles launched late Wednesday. The exchange followed U.S. strikes on Iranian targets and renewed accusations from both sides.
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U.S. Forces Conduct Self-Defense Strikes in Southern Iran
U.S. Central Command said Monday that American forces struck missile launch sites and boats in southern Iran. The strikes occurred near Bandar Abbas during an ongoing ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.
thegatewaypundit.compolitics4 days ago
President Trump Orders Military Actions Against Iran Without Congressional Approval
President Trump directed U.S. military strikes on Iran, closed the Strait of Hormuz to Iranian oil exports, and sought to compel Iranian capitulation. The actions were taken under the president's authority as commander in chief.
justsecurity.orgpolitics4 days ago
U.S. Releases 2026 Counterterrorism Strategy and Conducts Strike on ISIS Leader
The White House issued a new counterterrorism strategy in 2026 that addresses jihadist groups, cartels, and domestic threats. Days later, U.S. forces killed an ISIS deputy commander in a joint operation with Nigeria.
asiaone.compolitics31 days ago
Iran Releases Strait of Hormuz Maritime Boundaries
Iranian authorities released boundaries for a controlled maritime zone in the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement comes amid ongoing U.S. military operations and ceasefire talks with Iran.
reason.compolitics32 days ago
U.S. Military Reports Differ on School Strike During Iran Operations
U.S. officials gave conflicting accounts after a strike hit an elementary school in Minab, Iran. Reports indicate the building was struck by a U.S. missile and later described as located near military facilities.
world33 days ago
U.S. Central Command Says School Hit in Iran Was on Active Missile Base
Admiral Brad Cooper told a congressional panel that a school struck in southern Iran on February 28 sat on an active IRGC cruise missile base. The strike killed 155 people, including 120 children, according to Iranian state media.
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world38 days ago
CENTCOM Commander: Iran Retains 10 Percent of Drone and Missile Capability
Admiral Brad Cooper told Congress that U.S. strikes have left Iran with roughly 10 percent of its prior drone and missile capability and destroyed more than 90 percent of its naval mines. Cooper directly disputed media reports citing U.S. intelligence assessments that Iran retain…
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thegatewaypundit.compolitics39 days ago
U.S. Forces Redirect 67 Vessels and Disable 4 in Strait of Hormuz Since April, CENTCOM Says
U.S. Central Command reported that American forces have redirected 67 commercial vessels, disabled four others, and permitted 15 ships carrying humanitarian aid to pass through the Strait of Hormuz since April 13. The actions form part of a naval campaign that officials described…
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rediff.compolitics39 days ago
U.S. Officials Say Iran Retains Significant Missile Arsenal After April Ceasefire and Failed Talks
U.S. intelligence concluded that Iran maintains thousands of missiles and attack drones capable of threatening American and partner forces despite recent military operations. The Senate fell one vote short of advancing a war powers resolution as a fragile ceasefire between the U.…
Al Jazeerafinance48 days ago
U.S. Forces Escort Commercial Ships Through Strait of Hormuz After Engaging Iranian Vessels
President Trump announced Project Freedom on Monday to assist stranded ships in transiting the Strait of Hormuz, leading to exchanges of fire with Iranian forces. The U.S. military reported destroying six Iranian boats and downing missiles, while Iran claimed to have struck a U.S…
koreatimes.co.krpolitics48 days ago
Iran Launches Missiles at UAE as U.S. Destroys Iranian Boats in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles and drones at the United Arab Emirates on May 4, 2026, following the U.S. announcement of Project Freedom. U.S. forces destroyed six Iranian boats and cleared a pathway through the Strait of Hormuz. Statements f…
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The Interceptfinance48 days ago
U.S. Military Strikes Suspected Drug Boats
The Trump administration's Operation Southern Spear has involved strikes on 54 vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific since September, resulting in over 185 deaths. Officials claim the operations reduce drug flows and save lives, but experts and lawmakers dispute these asse…
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thehindu.compolitics49 days ago
U.S. Military Escorts Cargo Ships in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump stated the U.S. will launch Project Freedom on Monday to free civilian cargo ships trapped in the Strait of Hormuz since the war with Iran began. The operation focuses on vessels from non-conflict countries and involves significant U.S. military assets. It…
citizen.co.zapolitics50 days ago
U.S. Conducts Airstrikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites During Active Diplomatic Talks
The United States initiated a major military operation in Iran two days ago, with bombs falling on the country this weekend. Administration officials have not articulated a specific vision for the war's end. This action reflects a departure from traditional doctrines, prioritizin…
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The Guardianbusiness55 days ago
U.S. Military Kills Three in Strike on Suspected Drug-Smuggling Vessel in Eastern Pacific
The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike on a vessel suspected of narco-trafficking in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Sunday, killing three people and raising the campaign's death toll to at least 185. The operation, ordered by Gen. Francis L. Donovan of U.S. Southern Command, m…
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newser.comworld58 days ago
U.S. Reclassifies Medical Marijuana and Boards Sanctioned Oil Tanker
The Justice Department reclassified medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, easing federal restrictions. U.S. forces boarded a sanctioned oil tanker linked to Iran in the Indian Ocean. The department also prepared denaturalization cases against 384 naturalized citizens…
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U.S. Military Conducts Strikes on Suspected Drug Vessels in Caribbean and Pacific, Resulting in at Least Eight Deaths
The U.S. military conducted a strike on a vessel accused of drug trafficking in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday, killing three people and raising the campaign's death toll to at least 181. Separate clashes in the Philippines left up to 19 Maoist guerrillas dead, while a factory explo…
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