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A new image shows over 33 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy fast boats operating in the northern Strait of Hormuz as Iran enforces a closure of the waterway.
The Wall Street Journal reports that 400 U.S. military personnel have been wounded in the conflict with Iran.
The Washington Post reports that Iran may have deployed 20 or more mines in and around the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian forces seized two container ships and fired upon a third vessel on Wednesday, according to global security monitors and the Revolutionary Guards.
Iran attacked three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz shortly after US President Donald Trump extended a temporary ceasefire.
US President Donald Trump announced an indefinite pause on planned attacks against Iran following mediation by Pakistan, while Iranian media reports the IRGC attacked three cargo ships.
Iran has resumed attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz following President Trump's announcement of a ceasefire extension.
Iranian gunboats fired on two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while two Iranian oil tankers attempted to transit a US blockade.
The British military reports that two ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, following an earlier incident where Iran’s Revolutionary Guard fired on a container ship.
The USS George H. W. Bush aircraft carrier is moving toward Iran and is expected to arrive in the region within two days, while the USS Gerald R. Ford is also scheduled to return.
Initial reports indicate explosions occurred in Tehran, Qom, Chitgar, and Shahriar in Iran.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned the killing of journalist Amal Khalil, labeling the incident a war crime and pledging to pursue legal accountability.
Israeli airstrikes destroyed a residential block in Tyre, southern Lebanon, killing 25 people less than an hour before a ceasefire was announced last week.
The IRGC Navy has seized the vessel MSC Epaminondas in the Strait of Hormuz, according to footage released by the organization.
Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed in an Israeli attack, according to her employer. Lebanon’s Health Ministry stated that Israel targeted the house where Khalil had taken shelter.
US military forces have intercepted and redirected at least three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, according to shipping and security sources.
The United States is implementing a naval blockade against Iran to pressure the country into a peace agreement. Analysts indicate the measure is impacting Iran's economy and global oil supplies, potentially affecting energy security in Asia.
President Trump has repeatedly adjusted deadlines for potential strikes on Iranian infrastructure throughout the ongoing eight-week conflict in an effort to negotiate a deal.
Israel issued a mass evacuation warning for 12 neighborhoods in Beirut on March 5. Approximately 40,000 housing units have been reported destroyed since March 2.
The U.S. military reports that 400 troops have been injured during Operation Epic Fury.
CENTCOM reports that U.S. forces have directed 29 vessels to turn around or return to port as part of a blockade against Iran. The command addressed reports alleging that the M/V Hero II, M/V Hedy, and M/V Dorena successfully evaded the blockade.
The vessels MSC Francesca and Epaminondas have been seized in the Strait of Hormuz. MarineTraffic data shows both ships deactivated their tracking systems while transiting the waterway.
The Pentagon informed Congress that clearing Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz could require up to six months. Officials stated that operations are unlikely to commence until the current conflict concludes.
The National News Agency reports that Israeli forces fired on a Red Cross vehicle transporting journalist Zainab Faraj from Tayri to Tebnine Governmental Hospital following an airstrike.
President Zelensky warned that Ukraine's air defense stocks could be exhausted within weeks due to the intensity of ongoing attacks. While counter-drone systems remain sufficient, he highlighted a critical shortage of anti-ballistic defense capabilities.
A senior Lebanese military official reports that an Israeli drone dropped a grenade on rescuers attempting to extract a wounded journalist from rubble in Tayri.
The United States and Iran are engaged in a blockade standoff, while Pakistan is actively advocating for diplomatic negotiations between the two nations.
Ukrainian drone strikes in Syzran have resulted in the collapse of a residential building entrance, leaving two people dead and 12 injured.
An Israeli attack in At Tiri, southern Lebanon, has wounded several people, including journalists, according to the state news agency. The agency reports that two female journalists remain trapped by army forces.
Iran has threatened to target regional power plants if United States strikes against the country escalate, according to Fox News.