President Trump announces 'Project Freedom' to escort stranded foreign vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. The US mission follows requests for assistance from multiple nations, with Trump warning that any interference will be dealt with forcefully.

Russia adds interceptor drones and laser weapons to its active-duty border air defense forces, according to a new government decree.

The Russian government has issued a decree incorporating interceptor drones and laser weaponry into the active duty forces tasked with protecting the nation's airspace.

U.S. Navy destroyer USS Higgins suffers major engineering fire. The incident aboard the Arleigh Burke-class vessel caused a total loss of propulsion and electrical power earlier this week.

The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Higgins (DDG-76) experienced a major engineering fire in its main space earlier this week, resulting in a loss of propulsion and electrical power.

Iranian President Pezeshkian and Speaker Ghalibaf are reportedly seeking the ouster of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, citing concerns over his alignment with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf are reportedly seeking the removal of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, citing concerns over his perceived subservience to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Iran's president labels a US naval blockade an extension of military operations. The statement marks a formal diplomatic objection to ongoing maritime activities in the region.

The President of Iran has characterized a US naval blockade as an extension of military operations.