U.S. forces are now authorized to strike immediate threats to ships in the strait, including IRGC fast boats and Iranian missile positions, according to a U.S. official.

U.S. Central Command reports that U.S. Navy forces have intercepted 50 Iran-linked commercial vessels to enforce a naval blockade in the Arabian Sea. The U.S. has deployed a major task force, including two aircraft carriers, to the region.

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that U.S. Navy forces have intercepted and redirected 50 commercial vessels linked to Iran since the start of a naval blockade in the Arabian Sea. The U.S. has deployed a significant naval task force, including two aircraft carriers and 13 destroyers, to enforce the blockade southeast of Iran.

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.

An Israeli airstrike hits Al-Jalaa street in Gaza City. The strike targeted the area amid ongoing military operations in the region.

An Israeli airstrike has struck Al-Jalaa street in Gaza City.

Air raid sirens sound in Yekaterinburg and Kazan as Russian authorities declare a missile threat. 17 airports across the country have implemented flight restrictions, and officials warn of potential mobile and internet service outages in the Sverdlovsk region.

Air raid sirens have sounded in Yekaterinburg and Kazan, with Governor Denis Pasler warning of potential mobile internet and communication restrictions in the Sverdlovsk region. Additionally, 17 Russian airports have implemented flight arrival and departure restrictions amid a declared missile threat.