US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the US rejects any nation's claim over the Strait of Hormuz, warning against tolls, during his Bahrain visit. Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned against unauthorized crossings, while Israel conducted drone strikes in Lebanon amidst ongoing US-Iran peace talks.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned against unauthorized crossings of the Strait of Hormuz, criticizing a new route used by a Liberian tanker and asserting Iranian control. This comes amid ongoing US-Iran negotiations and US rejection of any proposed transit fees.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned against an "unapproved" Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Gulf officials in Bahrain to reassure allies on a potential Iran peace deal. Tensions also persist in Lebanon after an Israeli strike, and ICC judges are suing the Trump administration over sanctions.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned shipowners that unauthorized Strait of Hormuz transit routes are "unacceptable and dangerous," threatening action. This comes despite a recent US-Iran MoU to reopen the artery, leading to continued caution among operators.
Iran's football federation (FFIRI) has called US claims of an individual with IRGC ties attempting to join the national team's flight to the US 'fabricated and entirely baseless allegations.' FFIRI president Mehdi Taj condemned the remarks by US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, citing Israeli actions in Lebanon and US alleged violations of a ceasefire. This move threatens a fragile interim peace deal with the US, signed just days ago, and casts doubt on upcoming talks in Switzerland.
Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, citing Israeli strikes in Lebanon and US alleged violations of a ceasefire. This move threatens a fragile interim peace deal with the US, signed just days prior, and casts doubt on upcoming talks in Switzerland.
A potential deal between Washington and Tehran to end their conflict presents a paradox: sanctions relief could significantly empower Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), a group designated as terrorist by the US and its allies. The IRGC has built a vast commercial empire and is poised to benefit immensely from renewed oil exports and foreign investment.
Former IRGC chief Mohsen Rezaei claims a secret clause in the US-Iran "Islamabad Memorandum" states that President Trump agreed to release $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets, but wishes to keep it undisclosed. Rezaei also criticized US military strategy and alleged US subservience to Israel.
Iran analysts debate a historic transition from theocracy to military rule, accelerated by war. The IRGC's economic power grows, and Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as Supreme Leader signals a shift from religious to political calculation, despite economic crisis fueling protests.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced on the 11th that it attacked US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. Kuwait stated it would close its airspace until the danger passes.
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels, including oil tankers and merchant ships, citing a lack of security following renewed US strikes. The IRGC reported hitting two vessels attempting to pass through.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard denied responsibility for an attack on Kuwait International Airport that killed one and injured 63, blaming US Patriot systems. The US military stated Iran attacked the civilian airport with drones, calling it a "deliberate, calculated and unjustified attack."
The US and Iran have engaged in missile and drone attacks targeting regional locations, including Bahrain and Qeshm Island. Kuwaiti air defenses intercepted threats, while the US military disabled a tanker attempting to evade a blockade.
Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) now issues permits for passage through the Strait of Hormuz 24/7. Shipowners or captains can apply anytime, with immediate permit issuance upon approval. This follows reports of 24 ships crossing the strait with permission in the past day.
Iran has suspended peace talks with the US in protest against Israel's offensive in Lebanon, threatening negotiations over the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump suggested he was open to a halt in talks, stating "going silent would be very good."
Kuwait reported drone and missile attacks, while the US military struck radar and drone sites in Iran. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed to have hit a US base in retaliation. Meanwhile, Israel ordered strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah.
Kuwait reports drone and missile attacks, with Iran's Revolutionary Guard claiming responsibility for striking a US base. The US military confirmed targeting radar and drone sites in Iran over the weekend in response to an Iranian drone shootdown. Meanwhile, Iran's top diplomat stated that a ceasefire includes Lebanon, following Israeli strikes on Beirut's suburbs.
US forces conducted self-defense strikes in southern Iran, destroying two IRGC boats and a missile launch site near Bandar Abbas, according to CENTCOM spokesperson Tim Hawkins via Fox News.
Roscosmos confirmed it will return US astronaut Mark Vande Hei to Earth on March 30 as planned, despite media doubts amid sanctions over Ukraine. Russia's Bank of Russia suggested Mastercard and Visa leave the market, while Finland's president offered to mediate dialogue with Russia.
A Bahraini court sentenced 11 defendants to life in prison and three years in prison for spying for Iran's Revolutionary Guard and planning terrorist acts against the kingdom. The court also ordered the confiscation of seized items.
Bahrain's High Criminal Court sentenced nine individuals to life imprisonment and three others to three years for collaborating with Iran's Revolutionary Guard, aiming to commit terrorist acts against the kingdom. The court also ordered the confiscation of seized items.
A UAE-based company, Telesun, allegedly facilitated the procurement of advanced Chinese satellite communication equipment for Iran's IRGC Aerospace Force, used in drone and missile programs. The shipment was routed through Dubai, with evidence suggesting the use of 'spoofing' to conceal its final destination in Iran.
An Iraqi national, allegedly trained by Iran's IRGC, plotted to assassinate Ivanka Trump in retaliation for the US drone strike that killed Qassem Soleimani. The suspect, 32-year-old Mohammed Baqer Sa'd Dawood Al-Sa'di, was arrested in Turkey and reportedly had a detailed map of her Florida home.
