President Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz "toll-free open" as a major achievement, but Iran insists the waterway was never closed. The conflict, "Operation Epic Fury," cost the US billions, resulted in significant aircraft losses, and caused a global energy crisis and supply chain collapse.
Following a US military strike that killed three Indian seafarers off Oman, India's Directorate General of Shipping advised restricting seafarer deployment to conflict areas and urged heightened security for vessels in the Gulf region.
Israel informed the US military's CENTCOM shortly before launching a strike on a Hezbollah office in Beirut. The strike, which reportedly killed a Hezbollah commander, was in response to shelling attacks on Israeli territory.
India and the US are in a standoff over attacks on vessels carrying Indian mariners in the Gulf of Oman. India protested lethal actions against commercial shipping, but the US stated violations of its blockade and illicit transport of Iranian oil will not be tolerated, with no exemptions for Indian seafarers.
Three tankers, including one with an Indian crew, were struck by US forces in the Strait of Hormuz this week. Three Indian sailors died on MT Settebello, which the US claims violated its blockade of Iranian ports. India has condemned the attacks and summoned the US Charge d'affaires.
US military operations in the eastern Pacific, aimed at combating drug trafficking, are under scrutiny following allegations of attacks on Ecuadorian fishing vessels. Survivors recount being targeted by drones and patrol boats, leading to injuries, disappearances, and detention. US officials deny involvement, but lawmakers are demanding answers.
US President Donald Trump announced the killing of Venezuelan drug lord Niño Guerrero, leader of the 'Tren de Aragua' gang, claiming the Venezuelan government supported the "swift and deadly strike." Venezuela confirmed Guerrero's neutralization following clashes with criminal elements. The gang, founded in a Venezuelan prison, is active in multiple South American countries involved in drug trafficking, extortion, and human trafficking. The US had indicted Guerrero in absentia and offered a $5 million reward for his capture.
The U.S. military is escorting approximately 7 million barrels of crude oil and fuel products daily through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Energy Secretary Chris Wright. This represents about half of the pre-war flow and is rising, helping to mitigate the impact of U.S. strikes against Iran on global oil supply and prices.
The leader of Venezuela's major criminal organization 'Tren de Aragua' (TdA), Niño Guerrero, was killed in a swift and lethal US military operation. Former US President Donald Trump announced the successful operation, highlighting TdA's brutality and its infiltration into the US through human trafficking and illegal immigration networks. The operation was reportedly conducted in close cooperation with Venezuela.
Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that a US military strike, under his directive, successfully eliminated "Niño Guerrero," the leader of the Tren de Aragua gang. Trump criticized President Biden's border policies and highlighted his administration's efforts to combat criminal organizations.
The US military has killed Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, known as Niño Guerrero, the leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, in an airstrike. President Trump announced the operation, which he described as coordinated with Venezuelan authorities. The gang has expanded across Latin America and is involved in various criminal activities.
Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the US military, under his direction, conducted a "swift and lethal kinetic strike" to kill Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, known as Niño Guerrero, leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Trump stated the operation was coordinated with Venezuelan authorities and linked it to his anti-crime and immigration agenda.
Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the US military, at his direction, conducted a "swift and lethal kinetic strike" that killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, known as "Niño Guerrero," the leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Trump stated the operation was coordinated with Venezuelan authorities and linked it to his anti-crime and immigration agenda.
US President Donald Trump announced that a "swift and deadly" US military strike against the Tren de Aragua terrorist group was carried out in close coordination with Venezuela's government. Trump stated that the group now has no safe haven, following the operation.
Donald Trump announced the US military killed Tren de Aragua leader Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores in Venezuela, a strike coordinated with Venezuelan authorities. Flores was wanted for racketeering and terrorism-related charges in the US.
President Trump announced that the US military, in coordination with Venezuela, successfully killed "Niño Guerrero," the leader of the Venezuelan-based international drug trafficking organization "Tren de Aragua" (TdA), which he described as one of the most brutal terrorist organizations. The operation was a swift and lethal strike, reinforcing the US stance on treating drug cartels as national security threats.
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar strongly protested to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about US Navy attacks in the Gulf of Oman that killed three Indian mariners aboard the commercial tanker MT Settebello. India has summoned the US Charge d'Affaires to register a diplomatic protest over ongoing attacks on commercial vessels.
Chinese defense scientists have published a step-by-step guide on how to destroy a US carrier group from 3,000km away. The research, led by associate professor Gao Tianyun and published in Tactical Missile Technology, details how to target US Navy ships operating near China.
US Congressman Rob Wittman expresses regret over the killing of three Indian sailors by a US missile strike off Oman, citing an 'unfortunate incident' under investigation.
Google whistleblower Zach Vorhies claims Pokemon Go player data was likely shared with the US military to augment satellite mapping for potential warfare applications, enabling a more detailed battlefield picture.
The US military has struck three tankers in the Gulf of Oman over three days, resulting in at least three Indian sailor deaths. The US Central Command claims the vessels violated a blockade of Iranian ports, while India condemns the attacks and summons the US embassy deputy head.
CNN reports that the US military had been planning for months to seize Iran's Kharg Island, a vital oil export hub, but repeatedly postponed due to high risks. Officials believe capturing the island could financially cripple Iran's Revolutionary Guard but would come at a significant cost to American forces.
Donald Trump is threatening to seize Iran's Kharg Island, a critical oil export hub, if Tehran doesn't agree to a deal. The move, described as 'seize and fire,' marks a shift from his 'America First' restraint, drawing both support from hawkish Republicans and strong condemnation from Democrats and some former officials concerned about constitutional and military implications.
Cuba hopes the World Cup, starting June 15 and ending July 19, will deter a US attack amid an oil blockade. Proximity to Miami, hosting World Cup games, and Cuba's drone capabilities are cited as deterrents. US officials have warned Cuba against acquiring long-range weapons.
