President Trump issued an order for the US Navy to "shoot and kill" any Iranian boats found laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. This directive came amidst heightened tensions and efforts to ensure the strait remains open.
US commandos seized an oil tanker with Iranian interests in international waters, reportedly as a deadline for a truce with Iran neared. The tanker later entered Iran's territorial waters with the support of the Iranian navy.
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An Iranian national, Mahdieh Esfandiari, has returned to Iran after being convicted in France, following the release of two French citizens from Iranian detention. This exchange marks a significant development in diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Iran has seized multiple ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with Croatia confirming two nationals were aboard one vessel. Concurrently, Tehran announced it has begun collecting its first toll revenues from the strategic waterway, escalating regional tensions.
The Wall Street Journal reports that the Trump administration is preparing to send military forces to board Iranian oil tankers in international waters. The plan reportedly involves US troops intercepting tankers linked to Iran in the coming days.
The U.S. military announced it boarded and seized an oil tanker carrying Iranian oil in international waters, marking the first such action during an ongoing Iranian blockade. This incident follows reports of a second Iranian vessel also being seized by the U.S.
European nations, led by France and the UK, are planning a multinational naval mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz. This initiative aims to ensure safe passage through the vital waterway, with Italy also expressing openness to contribute.