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US attacks in Gulf violation of ceasefire, more than a ‘light slap,’ Iranian officials say

An Iranian military source warned that if the US attempted to re-enter the Persian Gulf, it would receive another "decisive response."

A still image released by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which accompanied a press release describing the operation dubbed "Epic Fury", an attack by the United States and Israel on Iran, shows a rocket launch from a ship, in this picture obtained from social media released on February 28, 2026.
A bottlenose dolphin responding to its trainer's hand gestures.

Does the US Navy have trained kamikaze dolphins operating in the Strait of Hormuz? - explainer

A satellite image shows a fleet of small boats at sea, north of the Strait of Hormuz near the Kargan coast, Iran, April 22, 2026.

US carries out strikes on Iran, Strait of Hormuz, in retaliation for Tehran targeting US destroyers

Wreckage of the US Coast Guard Cutter Tampa found by British diving team Gasperados off the coast of England, May 4, 2026.

Divers find wreck of Coast Guard ship torpedoed by Germans, US’ largest naval loss of World War I


Maersk US-flagged ship transits Hormuz accompanied by US military

US Central Command said in a social media post on Monday that American forces are actively assisting efforts to restore commercial shipping through the Strait, a vital waterway in the region.

The Singapore-flagged tanker Maersk Kate during the fuel unloading manoeuvre in Telde, on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain, March 27, 2026.

South Korean ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz, South Korea's government confirms

The Iranian embassy in Seoul has issued a statement denying any involvement by Iranian armed forces in the incident.

The South Korean Navy destroyer Wang Geon participates in the South Korean Navy Fleet Review off the southern port city of Busan on September 26 2025.

IRGC unveils new map of Strait of Hormuz as shipping remains at standstill

It was not immediately clear whether and to what extent the IRGC-claimed area of control has changed, with Trump saying the US would begin efforts to free up shipping.

Map of Strait of Hormuz published by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) Navy of the area controlled by the Iranian Armed Forces, May 4, 2026.

US denies Iranian strike on US Navy, Trump rejects 14-point plan

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US President Donald Trump salutes during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, DC, US, April 25, 2026.

Iran did not hit a US Navy ship near Strait of Hormuz, US official tells 'Post'

The denial comes after Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)-aligned Fars News Agency claimed that two missiles had hit a United States Navy frigate, forcing it to turn back.

The ‘USS Abraham Lincoln’ conducts US blockade operations related to the Strait of Hormuz, last month.

US blockade costs Iran $4.8 billion, US Navy acting 'sort of like pirates,' Trump says - report

According to Pentagon officials, over 40 vessels carrying oil and other contraband have been redirected by the US military since the blockade began on April 13th. 

The ‘USS Abraham Lincoln’ conducts US blockade operations related to the Strait of Hormuz, last month.

US Navy's $99.7M AI deal could teach drones to detect Iranian mines in days, not years

President Trump has said the US Navy is clearing Iranian mines from the Strait, with Domino's software able to teach underwater drones to identify new types of mines in a matter of days.

US forces patrol the Arabian Sea near M/V Touska on April 20, 2026.

Aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford to return to US after 309 days of deployment - Washington Post

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told Congress on Wednesday that extending the Ford’s deployment was a result of “a tough decision-making process…in consultation with the Navy.”

The world’s largest aircraft carrier, Ford-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) arrives at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, during a scheduled port visit on Feb. 23, 2026.

Top Jalisco cartel leader 'El Jardinero' arrested in Mexico

Top commander of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel Audias Flores, known as "El Jardinero," was considered a powerful potential successor to "El Mencho," who ran the cartel and was killed in February.

Members of Mexican Special Forces escort Audias Flores, known as “El Jardinero” a top commander of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in the western state of Nayarit, Mexico, in this handout distributed on April 27, 2026.

US Navy Secretary John Phelan fired amid Pentagon shakeup

The Pentagon announced his departure in a brief statement, saying he was leaving the administration "effective immediately." But it did not provide a reason or say whether it was his decision to go.

John Phelan, United States Secretary of the Navy, looks on before the game between the Washington Commanders and the Chicago Bears at Northwest Stadium on October 13, 2025 in Landover Maryland.