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Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz raise global energy prices that feed directly into U.S. gasoline and heating costs.
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Senior U.S. officials state that Iran has told mediators the attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz were an error. The communications occurred through third-party channels in recent days.
China's Foreign Ministry expressed frustration over renewed violence between Iran and the United States and urged Tehran to complete obligations under a US peace agreement.
Iran fired on two ships in the Strait of Hormuz while the U.S. president issued warnings about completing prior objectives. Hamas also signaled intent to transfer Gaza control to a technocratic body.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards fired missiles at commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Two vessels were damaged but no casualties occurred.
Iran fired missiles at two commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, causing significant damage but no reported casualties according to U.S. officials.
Iran fired missiles at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging two vessels without causing casualties as tensions rise after stalled U.S.-Iran talks.
Iran’s defense ministry stated that clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz will take a minimum of two months following recent conflict activity.
Iran launched drone strikes aimed at Bahrain. A ship in the Strait of Hormuz was also attacked in a separate incident.
U.S. forces intercepted two Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz on the 100th day of the ongoing Middle East conflict.
