Iran warns military ships in Strait of Hormuz will become targets if they intervene in waterway management.

ADVISORY: Oman's maritime center warns of suspected naval mine in Strait of Hormuz. Vessels urged to exercise caution after sighting of floating object in Omani territorial sea.

Oman's Maritime Security Center has warned vessels to exercise caution after a floating object suspected to be a naval mine was sighted west of the inshore traffic zone in the Strait of Hormuz within Omani territorial waters.

Pentagon chief: US blockade of Strait of Hormuz remains, waterway 'open' and 'toll-free' regardless of Iran deal.

US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz remains in effect, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said, adding that the waterway will be open and toll-free regardless of Iran's agreement to a deal.

US planning faster troop withdrawal from Europe, newspaper says

The United States is planning to accelerate the withdrawal of troops from Europe, according to a newspaper report.

Japan and US to accelerate joint production of SM-3 Block IIA interceptor missiles and AMRAAM air-to-air missiles, defense ministers announce, per The Japan Times.

Japan'sShinjiro Koizumi and Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth agreed to accelerate joint production of advanced missile systems. Specifically, Japan and the US will expand production of advanced SM-3 Block IIA interceptor missiles and AMRAAM medium-range air-to-air missiles for fighter jets, The Japan Times reported Saturday.