Japan lifts its long-standing ban on lethal weapon exports, signaling a major shift in defense policy as the nation seeks a larger role in the global arms trade.

The U.S. military denies claims that an Iranian strike hit a U.S. Navy vessel. The U.S. continues to operate in the Persian Gulf and is currently offering to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

The U.S. military has formally denied reports that an Iranian strike targeted a U.S. Navy vessel in the Persian Gulf region.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius warns that canceling the planned deployment of U.S. Tomahawk missiles would create a significant security gap for the country.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that canceling the deployment of U.S. Tomahawk missiles would create a security gap.

President Donald Trump announces a temporary pause to 'Project Freedom,' the US military operation to secure commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause to 'Project Freedom,' a military initiative aimed at securing commercial shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz.

Two U.S.-flagged commercial vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command confirms the movement as part of ongoing efforts to restore commercial shipping access in the region.

Two U.S.-flagged commercial vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command. The military stated it is actively supporting efforts to restore commercial shipping transit in the region.