Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz after firing a warning shot at a vessel for using an unauthorized route. The U.S. Central Command confirmed a Cyprus-flagged ship was hit, causing engine room damage and a missing crew member. The U.S. responded with a new round of strikes against Iran.
The US and Iran have engaged in military exchanges for the third consecutive weekend. The conflict escalated after Iran fired warning shots at a container vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to US retaliatory strikes. Both nations have competing claims regarding maritime routes and agreements.
The US military announced renewed airstrikes against Iran on Saturday following an attack by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on the M/V GFS Galaxy, a Cypriot-flagged container ship, in the Strait of Hormuz. The attack caused a fire and engine room damage, with a civilian crew member missing. The US stated the strikes aim to degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial vessels.
The U.S. military in South Korea stated it has "important military interests" in the Gwangju military airport, slated for relocation for a semiconductor cluster. The airport is a collocated operating base (COB) jointly used by allies, with U.S. air assets deployable there in contingencies.
A South Korean presidential official stated that U.S. President Donald Trump does not seem to rule out the possibility of having U.S. military ships built in South Korea, following requests made by Trump to President Lee Jae Myung.
Oil prices surged Thursday following new U.S. military strikes on Iran, escalating fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East. Brent crude and WTI futures advanced, with analysts citing the Strait of Hormuz's critical role in global energy flows.
Oil prices rose Thursday due to fresh U.S. military strikes on Iran, sparking concerns about Middle East supply disruptions. Brent crude futures increased to $78.82 a barrel, and WTI futures reached $74.29, as the U.S. Central Command cited Tehran's attacks on commercial shipping as the reason for the strikes.
The U.S. military launched strikes against Iranian targets after three merchant ships were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz. NATO leaders are meeting in Turkey to discuss increased military capabilities, with the alliance's chief supporting the U.S. strikes.
The U.S. military attacked Iran early Wednesday following Iranian strikes on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated with missile alerts in Bahrain and Kuwait. The U.S. also revoked Iran's license for open oil sales, escalating regional tensions.
President Trump lauded the U.S. military's strength on Truth Social, citing historic recruiting records and high morale. He urged Congress to pass "Reconciliation 3.0" with $350 billion for defense and "The SAVE AMERICA ACT" upon returning.
A newly discovered 1948 U.S. military document indicates American authorities recognized the Dokdo islets as Korean territory. The report, detailing a bombing incident, referred to Liancourt Rocks as part of Korea, a finding announced by the Northeast Asian History Foundation.
A newly discovered 1948 U.S. military document indicates American authorities recognized the Dokdo islets as Korean territory. The U.S. Far East Air Forces report detailed a bombing incident on the islets, which killed Korean fishermen, and referred to Dokdo by its Western name, Liancourt Rocks, stating it was 'definitely established in September 1947 that the Liancourt Rocks was a part of Korea.'
AeroVironment's stock surged nearly 19% after exceeding Q4 estimates with doubled revenue to $642 million, driven by U.S. military modernization and a $1.2 billion backlog. CEO Wahid Nawabi cited unprecedented demand and strong growth opportunities.
AeroVironment's shares surged 15% after exceeding fiscal Q4 estimates, with revenue doubling and backlog up 65%. The drone maker benefits from increased U.S. military spending, modernization efforts, and heightened demand driven by global conflicts, positioning it for significant growth.
US military agencies search for a Marine missing since Thursday during a training exercise off southern California, covering 2,400 square miles with multiple ships and aircraft.
The U.S. military conducted a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific, killing two and leaving six survivors. This is part of an ongoing campaign against alleged traffickers, with over 60 strikes and 210 deaths since September. Critics question the legality and effectiveness, especially as fentanyl is often trafficked over land.
The U.S. military struck a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people, in its ongoing campaign against alleged drug traffickers. This incident brings the total killed in such strikes to at least 211 since September. Critics question the legality and effectiveness of these actions, especially concerning fentanyl trafficking.
The U.S. military struck a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three individuals accused of drug smuggling. This incident is part of a broader campaign by the Trump administration against alleged "narcoterrorists," bringing the total killed in such strikes to at least 211 since September. Critics question the legality and effectiveness of these actions, particularly as fentanyl is often trafficked overland.
The U.S. military struck a boat accused of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific, killing three people. This incident is part of a broader campaign against alleged traffickers, bringing the total killed in such strikes to at least 211 since September. Critics question the legality and effectiveness of these operations.
NATO chief Mark Rutte stated that European allies and Canada are committed to replacing most U.S. military assets being withdrawn from the alliance's pool. The U.S. decision, effective immediately, means these capabilities will no longer be part of NATO war plans.
The U.S. military attacked a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person and leaving two survivors, as part of an ongoing campaign against alleged drug traffickers. This incident brings the total number of deaths from such strikes to at least 208 since September.
The U.S. military attacked a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person and leaving two survivors. This incident is part of the Trump administration's campaign against alleged traffickers, bringing the total killed in such strikes to at least 208 since September. Critics question the legality and effectiveness of these actions.
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the U.S. military will attack Iran "VERY HARD TONIGHT" and take over its oil infrastructure, including Kharg Island, comparing the move to operations in Venezuela.
Three Indian mariners were killed when the U.S. military struck the Palau-flagged tanker Settebello for allegedly violating the blockade on Iran. The U.S. military's Central Command stated the tanker attempted to transport oil from Iran and fired into its engine room to stop it.
