BREAKING: President Donald Trump orders US military to engage and neutralize Iranian small boats obstructing the Strait of Hormuz, citing ongoing mine-clearing operations in the waterway.

DEVELOPING: Iran activates aerial defense systems after detecting small unmanned aircraft at multiple sites across the country, according to Fars.

Aerial defense systems were activated across multiple locations in Iran following the detection of small unmanned aircraft, according to Fars.

BREAKING: US forces direct 33 vessels to turn around or return to port as part of a naval blockade of Iranian ports, according to CENTCOM.

CENTCOM reported that US forces have directed 33 vessels to turn around or return to port as part of a naval blockade of Iranian ports.

DEVELOPING: Air defense systems are active over parts of Tehran, according to Nour News. The cause for the activation remains unclear at this time.

Iran's Nour News reports that air defense systems have been activated in parts of Tehran for reasons that remain unclear.

DEVELOPING: U.S. officials say potential Iran conflict complicates Taiwan defense contingency plans. Replenishing military stockpiles to full capacity may take up to six years.

U.S. officials state that potential conflict in Iran complicates contingency planning for the defense of Taiwan. Replenishing military stockpiles to full capacity may require up to six years, according to official estimates.