The U.S. military denies claims that a U.S. Navy vessel was struck by Iran. The military remains active in the Persian Gulf, where it continues to provide guidance for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

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.

U.S. Navy destroyer USS Higgins suffers major engineering fire. The incident aboard the Arleigh Burke-class vessel caused a total loss of propulsion and electrical power earlier this week.

The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Higgins (DDG-76) experienced a major engineering fire in its main space earlier this week, resulting in a loss of propulsion and electrical power.

U.S. military helicopters eliminate Iranian small boats threatening commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM reports the engagement involved Navy MH-60 and Army AH-64 aircraft supporting Project Freedom operations in the region.

U.S. Central Command reported that U.S. Navy and Army helicopters engaged and eliminated Iranian small boats that were threatening commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz today.

A senior Iranian official warns that Tehran maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz and threatens a direct military response to any further US aggression in the region.

A senior Iranian political-security source stated that Tehran maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz and warned that any further US aggression would result in a direct military response.