US Navy destroyer intercepts Iranian-flagged vessel trying to skirt blockadeZero vessels have broken through the U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz since it began Monday, U.S. Central Command stated.By Riley Ceder20 minutes ago
Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms opening since WWIIJapan’s imminent easing of arms export rules has sparked strong interest from Warsaw to Manila.By John Geddie and Tim Kelly9 hours ago
US blockade of Iran will be major military endeavor, experts sayThe U.S. military has not offered basic details yet about the blockade, including how many U.S. warships will enforce it. By Phil Stewart2 days ago
US Navy to blockade Strait of Hormuz ‘effective immediately,’ Trump says“Any Iranian who fires at us, or at peaceful vessels, will be BLOWN TO HELL!” the president wrote on Sunday.By Saad Sayeed, Asif Shahzad and Mubasher Bukhari, Reuters3 days ago
US-Iran peace talks end without deal as delegations leave PakistanEach side blamed the other for the failure of the 21-hour negotiations to end fighting that has killed thousands and roiled the global economy. By Saad Sayeed, Asif Shahzad and Mubasher Bukhari, Reuters3 days ago
US military begins clearing Strait of Hormuz, Trump saysReports emerged Saturday about the presence of U.S. Navy ships in the strait.By Reuters4 days ago