The Pentagon announced Hegseth will travel to Cuba and Florida to engage with military commanders and review ongoing naval operations.
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Iran war anxiety sends global container shipping rates soaring
Ongoing exchange of military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz has triggered fears of major shipping disruptions driving freight rates up.
France condemns Iranian drone and missile attacks on Bahrain Kuwait and Jordan
The French Foreign Ministry condemned the strikes in the strongest terms and reaffirmed its commitment to the sovereignty of Middle East partners.
CENTCOM denies Iran’s claim the Strait of Hormuz is closed
CENTCOM rejected Tehran’s announcement of a blockade stating commercial shipping traffic is continuing to transit the vital waterway.
Iran says ‘will target’ any vessel traffic in Strait of Hormuz after US strikes
Tehran’s military command declared a complete blockade of the strait warning that any vessel attempting passage will be targeted.
Water cut off for thousands of Iranians after US strikes: state media
State media reported thousands of residents lost access to drinking water after American airstrikes damaged two local water reservoirs.
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 12 people
A Lebanese medical source confirmed 12 casualties following intensive Israeli aerial bombardments in southern regions.
US and allies condemn Iran’s ‘lethal plotting’ in Europe North America and Australia
A joint statement by the US, UK, and EU allies accused Iran’s intelligence organs of plotting hostile operations and cyberattacks on foreign soil.
IAEA board passes resolution demanding Iran report uranium stocks
The UN nuclear watchdog passed a US-European resolution with 21 votes in favor while Russia, China, and Niger voted against the text.
US launches strikes against Iran in retaliation for the downing of an Apache helicopter
The US military conducted precision strikes in southern Iran in response to the crash of an Army Apache helicopter near Hormuz.