President Donald J. Trump orders the U.S. Navy to shoot and destroy any vessels identified as laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The directive mandates immediate action against small boats operating in the waterway.

U.S. destroyer intercepts Iranian-flagged ship near Iranian port — CENTCOM says vessel attempted to enter Iranian waters

U.S. Central Command reports that a U.S. destroyer intercepted a ship flying the Iranian flag that attempted to enter an Iranian port.

US destroyer Peralta supports imposing blockade on Iranian ports, Army confirms

The US Army states that the destroyer Peralta is supporting the imposition of a blockade on Iranian ports.

IRGC Navy detains 2 commercial cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing unauthorized operations and alleged ties to Israel. The seizure escalates tensions at the strategic waterway, a key global shipping chokepoint.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy detained two commercial cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz, citing unauthorized operations and alleged ties to Israel.

Germany deploys naval units to Mediterranean, preparing for possible Hormuz Strait security mission

Germany's defense minister announces deployment of naval units in the Mediterranean as preparation for possible participation in securing the Strait of Hormuz.