U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)

The United States launched strikes on Iran following President Donald Trump's pledge to retaliate after Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump indicated the conflict might end quickly but left room for further discussions, while US Central Command stated the strikes aimed to reduce Iran's ability to threaten navigation in the strait.

The US and Iran exchanged accusations following renewed attacks, with the US striking over 80 targets in Iran and Iran claiming to have hit 85 US military facilities. The US Treasury revoked a license for Iranian oil sales, and military officials indicated ongoing strikes. Meanwhile, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to visit Israel, and bombs near a hotel in Damascus injured 18 people during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit.

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have escalated with recent strikes, undermining a tenuous ceasefire. Disputes over the Strait of Hormuz and a failed agreement to establish a military coordination 'hotline' have led to renewed attacks, including U.S. strikes on Iranian targets and Iranian drone and missile attacks on U.S. bases.

The US military conducted strikes on Iranian military sites following an attack on a commercial tanker near the Strait of Hormuz. Centcom stated Iran launched a drone that struck the Panama-flagged tanker M/T Kiku, prompting US aircraft to target surveillance infrastructure, communications systems, air defense sites, drone storage facilities, and minelaying capabilities.

The U.S. military conducted strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz following Iran's drone attacks on commercial ships, including a Singapore-flagged vessel. President Trump condemned the Iranian actions as a violation of the recent ceasefire agreement, while U.S. Central Command emphasized ensuring safe passage for ships and adherence to the agreement.

The US military disabled a third oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman after it violated a blockade against Iran by attempting to transport Iranian oil. The Guinea-Bissau-flagged M/T Jalveer was targeted with Hellfire missiles, joining two other disabled tankers, the Palau-flagged Marivex and Settebello, earlier in the week.

The U.S. military launched strikes against multiple targets in Iran following a warning from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The U.S. Central Command (Centcom) initiated the attacks at 5:15 p.m. ET under President Trump’s direction.

U.S. forces launched retaliatory strikes against Iran following the downing of an Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps reported attacks on a U.S. base in Jordan and Gulf targets. Jordanian air defenses intercepted missiles from Iran, and a UN report highlighted severe human rights violations in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

President Trump stated Iran shot down a US Apache helicopter, vowing consequences as peace talks stall. Two pilots were rescued near Oman, with the incident under investigation. Iran's parliament speaker warned of potential conflict, while Iran recently launched missiles at Israel and the US intercepted Iranian missiles near the Strait of Hormuz.

A U.S. Army Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, but President Donald Trump confirmed the pilots are unharmed. U.S. Central Command disabled an oil tanker, M/T Marivex, in the Gulf of Oman as part of an ongoing blockade against Iran.

The U.S. military shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz, which posed an imminent threat to maritime traffic. The U.S. also struck an Iranian coastal surveillance radar site in Goruk, Hormozgan province, and on Qeshm.

The U.S. military shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz, citing an imminent threat to maritime traffic. The U.S. also struck an Iranian coastal surveillance radar site in Goruk, Hormozgan province, and on Qeshm.

The U.S. military shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz, which posed an imminent threat to maritime traffic. The U.S. then struck an Iranian coastal surveillance radar site in Goruk, Hormozgan province, and on Qeshm.

Kuwait condemned Iranian attacks on its international airport, which resulted in casualties and damage to civilian facilities. The U.S. conducted self-defense strikes against Iran following ballistic missile and drone attacks in the region.

U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged strikes as peace talks stalled, with the U.S. intercepting Iranian missiles and drones and striking targets near the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. also disabled a Botswana-flagged oil tanker attempting to reach Iran, claiming it ignored warnings. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps denied U.S. claims about the success of its attacks.

The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iranian radar and drone command and control sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island over the weekend, as announced by U.S. Central Command (Centcom) on the social platform X.

U.S. forces in war zones are being targeted using commercially available location data, according to Pentagon reports. The issue highlights risks from the global surveillance economy, with lawmakers urging the Pentagon to address the national security threat posed by the adtech industry.

U.S. casualties in the Iran War increased to 423 as American forces conducted 'self-defense strikes' in southern Iran. Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei criticized the vulnerability of U.S. bases, while the Pentagon faces scrutiny over discrepancies in casualty reports.

A former U.S. military officer warns that Florida is less protected against Iranian Shahed drones than U.S. allies in the Middle East, raising concerns about potential threats from Cuba. The Pentagon is increasing drone defense spending to $55 billion as cheap drone attacks overwhelm costly U.S. defenses, while China and Russia develop advanced autonomous warfare capabilities including carrier drones.

President Trump rejects Iran's proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz and lift a naval blockade, insisting the blockade remains until Iran agrees to a nuclear deal. U.S. Central Command has prepared potential strikes on Iran, but Trump favors the blockade as leverage, warning of escalating pressure. Iran threatens 'practical and unprecedented action' if the blockade continues.

President Donald Trump denied that Israel influenced his decision to launch a war against Iran, citing the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack as justification for blocking Iran's nuclear ambitions. He threatened to destroy Iran's bridges and power plants if a U.S. ceasefire deal is rejected, following the seizure of an Iranian cargo ship in the Arabian Sea.

The U.S. military conducted a deadly strike against a vessel accused of narco-trafficking in the Caribbean, killing three suspected cartel operatives. Separately, the U.S. attacked an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Arabian Sea, disabling its propulsion and seizing it after non-compliance with warnings.

Iran is bypassing a U.S. port blockade by shipping 20 million barrels of oil through covert offshore networks, according to maritime intelligence firm Windward AI. The U.S. military intercepted nine oil tankers attempting to breach the blockade, while Iranian vessels continue using offshore hubs to evade restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz.

The U.S. plans to implement a blockade on Iranian ports and part of the Strait of Hormuz, as announced by President Trump. CENTCOM clarified that vessels avoiding Iranian ports may still transit the Strait of Hormuz.

The Pentagon continues undercounting U.S. casualties in the Iran war, including missing Major Sorffly Davius from official records. The Defense Casualty Analysis System (DCAS) provides incomplete data, prompting criticism from lawmakers and media outlets like The Intercept.