Latest Military intelligence from 52 public ZettaWire signals, led by: BREAKING: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy deploys more than 33 fast boats across the northern Strait of Hormuz. The deployment follows Tehran's decision to enforce a closure of the vital maritime trade route. #Breaking #Hormuz
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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 Washington Post reports that Iran may have deployed 20 or more mines in and around the Strait of Hormuz.
The US Army has issued an order prohibiting 31 ships from entering or exiting Iranian ports.
U.S. Central Command reports that 31 vessels have been forced to return to Iranian ports or divert their course since the start of the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
The US military has issued instructions for 31 vessels to avoid entering or exiting Iranian ports.
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.
US military forces have intercepted and redirected at least three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, according to shipping and security sources.
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 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.
At least three container ships were shelled in the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reports, citing maritime industry sources. Later, the IRGC Navy announced the interception of two vessels attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy confirmed it seized two vessels on Wednesday that it claimed were attempting to secretly exit the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran stated that any blockade of its territory would be considered equivalent to a bombardment and would necessitate a military response.
U.S. Central Command reports that a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker is refueling a U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon aircraft to support the enforcement of a blockade on vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports.
The IRGC Navy seized two ships, MSC-FRANCESCA and EPAMINODES, which it accused of operating without permits and tampering with navigation systems in Iranian waters.
The US military has significantly depleted its stockpile of key missiles during the conflict with Iran, with reports indicating that replenishment could take years and impact future military readiness.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced plans to build Europe's strongest conventional army by 2039, aiming for 460,000 troops to bolster NATO air defense capabilities.
The U.S. Navy has intercepted the tanker Tifani in the Indo-Pacific region and escorted another vessel off the coast of India, marking an expansion of operations against Iran beyond the Middle East, according to the Washington Post.
The United States has depleted more than half of its Patriot and THAAD missile stockpiles during the nearly two-month conflict with Iran.
Pentagon's defense autonomous warfare group requests $54.6 billion in funding.
Former President Donald Trump stated that he expects to be bombing Iran and that the military is ready to go.
Japan has shifted its arms export policy, marking a departure from its long-standing pacifist stance and raising concerns regarding regional stability.
US Secretary of the Navy has resigned, the Pentagon said.
The Pentagon announced that the US Navy chief is departing from their post effective immediately.
The White House Press Secretary stated that Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, noting that the vessels are neither US nor Israeli property. The official asserted that the US has neutralized Iran's conventional naval capabilities.
The 2025 USCC Annual Report states that China now views space as a warfighting domain rather than a support domain.
The Pentagon estimates that clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz would take six months, according to reports citing WP. The conflict's impact on the global economy is expected to persist through the end of the year.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that Germany and India are expected to finalize an $8 billion submarine procurement deal within the next three months.
The U.S. Department of War reported that 400 military personnel were wounded, including 271 infantry, 64 Navy, 19 Marine, and 46 Air Force members.
The chief of the Defense Intelligence Agency informed lawmakers that Iran retains a significant stockpile of munitions following the conclusion of the war and the subsequent ceasefire.