US and Philippine forces deploy an anti-ship missile system in Batanes, the Philippine province nearest Taiwan, for joint military exercises.

US Central Command says 48 vessels have been redirected from Iranian ports over the past 20 days to ensure compliance with an ongoing blockade.

The US Central Command reports that 48 vessels have been redirected from Iranian ports over the last 20 days to enforce a blockade.

NATO forces begin Northern Strike 26 artillery exercises in Finland, located 70 kilometers from the Russian border. Troops from the U.S., U.K., France, and Baltic nations are participating in the drills.

NATO forces, including troops from Estonia, Lithuania, Norway, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States, have commenced the Northern Strike 26 artillery exercises in Finland, approximately 70 kilometers from the Russian border.

President Donald Trump criticizes US Navy conduct during a ship seizure operation, comparing the military's actions to pirates amid an ongoing blockade of Iranian ports.

President Donald Trump criticized the US Navy's conduct during a military operation to seize a ship amid an ongoing blockade of Iranian ports, comparing the service's actions to those of pirates.

Israel launches two raids on Qlaileh and Khirbet Silm in southern Lebanon.

Two Israeli raids targeted the towns of Qlaileh and Khirbet Silm in southern Lebanon.