Trump says U.S. forces will continue striking Iran, vowing to 'hit them hard again today' after Tuesday strikes hit 20 targets including air defenses and radar sites.

Panamanian, Barbadian vessels damaged by attack in Ukrainian waters, ports authority says

Panamanian and Barbadian vessels were damaged by an attack in Ukrainian waters, according to the ports authority.

Iranian forces clash with U.S. military at sea, announce full closure of Strait of Hormuz — state media

Clashes erupted early Thursday between Iranian and U.S. forces in the Gulf and Gulf of Oman, as Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced the full closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Initial reports said U.S. ships near the strait were targeted by missiles and drones launched by Iranian forces.

Drone attack targets Russia's Krasnodar region, setting the Afipsky refinery ablaze. The incident adds to a series of strikes on Russian energy infrastructure.

Russia's Krasnodar region is under a drone attack, and the Afipsky refinery has been set ablaze.

Iranian media: Two 'violating ships' attempting passage through the Strait of Hormuz were hit.

Iranian media report that two 'violating ships' attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz were hit.