Trump warns US will retaliate 'twentyfold' against any Iranian aggression, amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran.

VP Vance warns any attempt to close Strait of Hormuz will trigger U.S. military response, says strikes will continue until Iran reopens the lane and stops attacking vessels — sources

JD Vance warns Iran that any attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz will trigger a U.S. military response, saying Iran must comply with a deal or face continued strikes, and that military action will persist until Iran reopens the lane and stops attacking vessels, according to sources.

Iranian missiles targeted Al-Azraq base in eastern Jordan, Sabereen News reports — major regional escalation if confirmed

Sabereen News reports that Iranian missiles targeted the Al-Azraq base in eastern Jordan.

China's missile route avoids Japanese territory, raising questions over Beijing's intent, Kyodo reports. Trajectory choice prompts scrutiny of whether the path signals deliberate signaling or operational calculation.

China's missile route avoids Japan, raising questions over intent, Kyodo reports.

US says China gave only hours' warning before Pacific submarine missile launch, escalating military tensions between the two powers in the Indo-Pacific theater.

The US says China gave only hours' warning before a Pacific submarine missile launch, according to SCMP.