Operation Economic Fury
Iran can still produce 50 ballistic missiles a month, despite US-Israeli strikes - report
Despite major damage to its military infrastructure, the Islamic Republic of Iran "likely has at least 1,700 ballistic missiles remaining," and is building more every day, according to reports.
Rubio says no need for major combat operations against Iran given US economic campaign
Iran economy faces 25% deeper contraction amid soaring inflation, major employment crisis
Sanctions strangle Iranian economy as IRGC goes on high alert over civil unrest risks - analysis
Iran, Oman negotiate framework for Hormuz transit after Trump claims all mines removed from strait
US offers $10 million reward for information on senior IRGC leaders • Hamas, Gazan NGO committee warn parents to stop children flying kites after Israel threatens strikes
US can still strike Hormuz targets, Hegseth warns as 'Economic D-Day' takes aim at Iran's economy
"By no means are we foreclosing using kinetic strikes anywhere in the Strait of Hormuz or around Iran," Hegseth told reporters.
Iran advances plan to charge vessels fees for Strait of Hormuz passage
Under Articles 38 and 44 of UNCLOS, Iran cannot suspend, impede, or charge tolls for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says Iran 'would love' to make a deal with the US but isn't prepared to make the right one
Trump also said that the US had total control over the "entire region having to do with the Strait of Hormuz."
'Economic D-Day': Trump threatens economic warfare against countries aiding Iran
UAE suspending all trade activities, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran following Trump statement • Trump promises 'economic warfare and isolation on an unprecedented scale'
Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz a 'territory of the United States' after defeating Iran
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi responded to Trump's comments later on Friday, saying that "Iran neither fears threats nor cowers before displays of power."
Iran fears economic sanctions more than military strikes, Trump's UN envoy Mike Waltz says
“When Iran is coming to the table with our negotiators, they are talking about cash, cash, cash. Because they’ll absorb the bombings," Waltz said in an interview with Fox News.
Iran to receive hundreds of Chinese shoulder-launched missiles systems in weeks
The contract covers the purchase of between 300 and 400 man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS), including Chinese-made QW-12 and FN-16 missiles.
US sanctions network accused of procuring weapons for IRGC as Iran ramps up strikes in Hormuz
Those targeted allegedly used aviation and logistics companies in Iran, Italy, and Russia to source arms and drone components in violation of renewed UN restrictions.
US strikes on Iran strengthen Trump's options for new escalation, officials say
The US military has said its latest bombings have targeted Iranian air defense systems, coastal radar, missile and drone sites as well as small boats and other maritime assets.
