Military

US strikes Iranian site; Kuwait targeted by missiles and drones.

The US struck Iran's Qeshm Island, and the US says Tehran targeted Kuwait and Bahrain.

President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. Navy to engage and destroy any vessels observed laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, the President directed U.S. minesweepers to increase operational activity in the region.

Main points from the Ministry of Defense of Russia: An intercontinental ballistic missile 'Yars' was launched from the Plesetsk cosmodrome to the Kura polygon on Kamchatka; A frigate crew launched a 'Tsirkon' missile from the Barents Sea to the 'Chizha' polygon, and an atomic submarine launched a 'Sineva' missile; A Belarusian military unit launched a practical strike of a ballistic missile of the 'Iskander-M' complex from the Kapustin Yar polygon; Aircraft of the long-range aviation Tu-95MS and MiG-31I launched 'Kinzhal' missiles; All tasks of the nuclear forces training were completed in full, the missiles hit the targets, confirming the given characteristics.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States will begin escorting ships out of the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday morning, Middle East time.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims to have targeted US bases in the region with missiles in retaliation for US attacks.

CENTCOM reported that US forces have directed 33 vessels to turn around or return to port as part of a naval blockade of Iranian ports.

Belarus and Russia begin exercises on the combat use of nuclear weapons. Ukraine calls on partners for a tough response

Donald Trump announced that the United States will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, citing the election of Karol Nawrocki as President of Poland and his endorsement of Nawrocki.

General Caine announced that the United States is implementing a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

Channel 13 reported that the Israeli Chief of Staff has recommended informing Washington of the necessity to resume fighting in Iran.

President Trump stated that 78% of intended targets have been reached and threatened military action against Iran if a deal is not reached.

President Donald Trump announced that the United States will begin escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz tomorrow, while expressing skepticism regarding a new deal proposed by Iran.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced that President Trump has authorized the U.S. Navy to engage and destroy Iranian fast-attack boats that threaten American commercial shipping or forces in the Persian Gulf.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that 34 non-Iranian vessels have been cleared to transit the Strait of Hormuz, while confirming that a second U.S. aircraft carrier will join the ongoing blockade of Iranian ships.

Russia strengthens launch platforms with nuclear warheads during military maneuvers

The US military fired a Hellfire missile at a tanker headed to Iran as part of a blockade ordered by President Trump, who seeks to pressure Tehran into a peace agreement on his terms.

Russian air defenses shot down 50 drones over the Leningrad region overnight, according to a local official.

A Royal Navy helicopter crashed during a training exercise in Devon, England, killing three crew members.

Lithuania's defense minister said the country is considering hosting US nuclear weapons on its territory as part of ongoing talks with Washington to boost deterrence against Russia.

U.S. President Donald Trump posted a video on his social media platform, Truth Social, titled 'Iranian Navy.' The video appears to show multiple naval vessels destroyed at sea.

The US Army has published images showing the bombing of Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Qeshm and Goruk.

The US struck Iranian radar sites after Iran launched a drone, according to a Reuters report.

Russia deploys tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus, conducting joint drills with Belarus, violating international law.

Kuwait's military reported that drone and missile strikes hit a terminal at Kuwait International Airport, causing significant material damage and injuring several people.

Donald Trump stated after a call with Israeli Benjamin Netanyahu that no US troops will be sent to Beirut and that any troops en route have been ordered to turn back.

Two interceptors are launched from a MIM-104 “Patriot” Surface-to-Air Missile Battery near Kuwait City during tonight’s Iranian ballistic missile attack against Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait.

Donald Trump has ordered the military to be ready for a full-scale assault on Iran at a moment's notice if an acceptable deal is not reached.

Lithuania's military warns of air danger, urges immediate shelter

The US military says it enforced blockade measures against the Botswana-flagged tanker M/T Lexie as it transited international waters toward Iran's Kharg Island.