President Donald Trump criticizes US Navy conduct during a ship seizure operation, comparing the military's actions to pirates amid an ongoing blockade of Iranian ports.

Iran’s IRGC announces new control measures over 2,000 kilometers of coastline along the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. The move follows a directive from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to increase oversight of the strategic waterway.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced new control measures over approximately 2,000 kilometers of the country's coastline along the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, acting under the directive of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

Israel launches two raids on Qlaileh and Khirbet Silm in southern Lebanon.

Two Israeli raids targeted the towns of Qlaileh and Khirbet Silm in southern Lebanon.

US and Philippine forces deploy an anti-ship missile system in Batanes, the Philippine province nearest Taiwan, for joint military exercises.

US and Philippine forces deploy an anti-ship missile system in Batanes, the Philippine province near Taiwan, for joint military exercises.

NATO forces begin Northern Strike 26 artillery exercises in Finland, located 70 kilometers from the Russian border. Troops from the U.S., U.K., France, and Baltic nations are participating in the drills.

NATO forces, including troops from Estonia, Lithuania, Norway, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States, have commenced the Northern Strike 26 artillery exercises in Finland, approximately 70 kilometers from the Russian border.