Iran claims seven missile strikes on the USS Abraham Lincoln, alleging the carrier is unable to launch aircraft. The Iranian Navy also declares the Strait of Hormuz closed to traffic, warning against entry into the waterway.

Iran's Supreme Leader vows to secure the Gulf region and eliminate what he describes as the enemy's abuses of the waterway.

Iran's Supreme Leader stated that Tehran will secure the Gulf region and eliminate what he described as the enemy's abuses of the waterway.

Iranian lawmaker Manouchehr Mottaki warns that a naval blockade is a declaration of war, stating that Iranian forces may take military action to remove such obstacles in the near future.

Iranian Member of Parliament Manouchehr Mottaki stated that a naval blockade constitutes a declaration of war and warned that Iranian fighters could take military action to remove such obstacles.

Twelve fighters are injured after an explosive drone strikes Shomra, Israel. Two individuals are reported in moderate condition, while ten others sustained slight injuries in the morning attack.

Twelve fighters sustained injuries in Shomra, Israel, following a direct hit from an explosive drone earlier this morning.

Gaza flotilla organisers say 211 activists 'kidnapped' by Israel

Gaza flotilla organizers say that 211 activists have been 'kidnapped' by Israel.