Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, citing Israeli operations and US "bad faith." The US denied the closure, stating traffic continues. VP JD Vance is heading to Switzerland for talks with Iran on nuclear and Lebanon ceasefire issues.
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, citing Israeli military operations and US "bad faith." The US denied the closure, stating traffic continues to flow and is being monitored. The claims emerge ahead of technical talks in Switzerland to advance a recent interim agreement.
Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israel's attacks in Lebanon. Meanwhile, Iran's negotiators are en route to Switzerland for crucial US-Iran talks on an interim deal, with Pakistan mediating. The situation remains tense as Israel and Hezbollah trade blame for ceasefire violations.
Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israel's ongoing attacks in Lebanon. This development coincides with Iran's negotiators heading to Switzerland for US-Iran talks concerning an interim deal, while fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues despite a reported ceasefire, raising concerns about the peace process.
US and Cuban military leaders met at Guantanamo Bay to discuss operational security, amidst heightened US pressure, including fuel restrictions, indictments, and military deployments, with Cuba vowing to defend itself and seeking equal-footing talks.
China's Central Military Commission, led by President Xi Jinping, issues strict measures to enforce discipline among senior PLA officials, emphasizing education, management, and supervision, aligned with Xi Jinping Thought.
Israeli airstrike in Gaza kills Hamas military commander Mohammed Odeh, blamed for October 2023 incursion into Israel that killed 1,200 and took 250 hostages; ceasefire in place since October 2025, but IDF continues targeted attacks.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported on May 24 that its forces successfully struck Ukraine's military command centers using Oreshnik, Iskander, Kinzhal, and Tsirkon missiles in retaliation for attacks on civilian facilities. Ukrainian air defenses reportedly failed to intercept the missiles, with sources citing a shortage of interceptor missiles.
The Pentagon's inspector general is investigating US military commanders' procedures for boat strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific. The probe follows outrage and allegations of international law violations, with critics claiming victims were poor laborers, not drug traffickers.
Israeli forces killed Izz al-Din al-Haddad, head of Hamas' military wing and planner of the Oct 7 attacks, in a Gaza City airstrike. The IDF stated Haddad managed Hamas' hostage system and planned attacks. Two other operatives were also killed.
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The US military said it carried out retaliatory strikes on Iran on Thursday, targeting sites it said were responsible for attacking US forces in what it called unprovoked hostilities by Tehran. Earlier, Iran’s top joint military command said the US had violated a ceasefire by targeting an Iranian oil tanker and another ship entering the Strait of Hormuz, and by striking civilian areas. “US Central Command (CENTCOM) eliminated inbound threats and targeted Iranian military facilities...
Brad Cooper added that over the past 24 hours, the command has reached out to dozens of shipowners and shipping companies to assure them of safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei faces significant medical challenges post-bomb attack, impacting his direct engagement. This has amplified the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' influence, with analysts suggesting a shift towards a 'board-style' leadership where military commanders hold sway. The situation casts uncertainty over ongoing ceasefire talks and diplomatic pathways.
Philippine military forces killed at least 10 New People's Army rebels, including local leader Roger Fabillar, during six firefights in Toboso municipality on Negros island Sunday. The military estimates the rebel group has fewer than 2,000 armed members remaining in what is one of the world's longest-running communist insurgencies. More than 300 residents fled their homes as gunfire erupted in the remote sugarcane-farming region.
Philippine military forces killed at least 10 NPA rebels, including local leader Roger Fabillar, during six firefights in Toboso municipality on Negros island on Sunday. As many as 19 rebel deaths are possible according to the Army spokesman. More than 300 residents fled their homes as gunfire rang out in the remote sugar cane-farming region. The NPA, established 57 years ago, is fighting one of the world's longest-running communist insurgencies, with military estimates putting the rebel group at fewer than 2,000 armed members remaining.
