Military

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

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 Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said Saturday that it targeted U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain with ballistic missiles in response to U.S. attacks, and also fired on four tankers attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz without its permission.

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.

Cuba's President Díaz-Canel tells Sky News that U.S. elite troops illegally abducted VenezuelanMaduro and his wife, stating 32 Cubans guarding Maduro were killed resisting the operation, which lasted over 40 minutes despite being designed to take only a few minutes.

Germany plans to borrow €800 billion for rearmament in a historic policy shift, the Financial Times reports.

Iran fired at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reports, citing a U.S. official.

Russian authorities say Ukraine launched 430 drones toward Moscow ahead of the start of the NATO summit in Ankara.

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

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that U.S. and partner forces have intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones launched across the region.

The Pentagon has been locked down and hazmat teams are responding, according to CNN.

The U.S. Navy has allowed more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting a blockade as part of a deal, Vice President JD Vance says.

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

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.

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