Iran's Navy Chief says vessels seeking to sail through Strait of Hormuz needs Iran's approval or could be targeted

Mar 12, 2026

According to Iranian state media, Iran has intensified its restrictions on the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing US-Israeli strikes.

Maritime blockade of Iranian ports to begin on April 13, says US Central Command

Apr 13, 2026

According to the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), the measure will apply uniformly to ships of all nationalities operating in and around Iranian ports...

Iranian-backed Houthi militants attack cargo ships in Bab al-Mandeb Strait

Feb 13, 2024

In the latest attack, the Iranian-backed Houthi militants fired two missiles from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen towards the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the US Central...

Trump warns to "immediately eliminate" Iranian ships approaching Strait of Hormuz blockade

Apr 13, 2026

The US military has officially launched a naval blockade of Iranian ports following the collapse of diplomatic talks. President Trump warned that any vessels...

CENTCOM says over 10,000 troops enforcing blockade on ships at Iranian ports

Apr 15, 2026

As the security situation continues to evolve in West Asia and the Gulf region, the US Central Command said that over 10,000 Sailors, Marines,...

US deploys 12 ships, 100 aircraft to enforce blockade on Iranian ports

Apr 17, 2026

In a post on X, CENTCOM said, "USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) transits the Arabian Sea as the United States blockades Iran's ports and...