Trump has ordered the military to develop additional strike packages against Iranian targets that include "a lot of energy infrastructure" and the potential use of a MOAB, one of the sources told CNN. A second source told CNN that military plans for striking Iranian nuclear sites, including Pickaxe Mountain, also explicitly call for using the MOAB

Trump administration weighs easing sanctions on shadow fleet tankers that carried Russian, Iranian and Venezuelan oil — aiming to cut record-high freight rates, days after Trump lifted sanctions on Russian diesel to the dismay of Zelenskiy, Europe and Senate Republicans

Senior Iranian officials have told regional diplomats they are "100% certain" the United States will launch an attack, according to i24NEWS. The diplomats describe an atmosphere of impending war in Tehran

Reuters, citing naval sources: Cargo ship is the second commercial vessel to sink near the Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours

Explosions renewed in the Strait of Hormuz

New explosions rattle the Strait of Hormuz

CENTCOM says U.S. forces helped Gulf partners transport more than 19 million barrels of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, despite several Iranian strikes on shipping throughout the day.

Two container ships were targeted in the Strait of Hormuz yesterday according to reporting and two releases from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre, with one vessel sinking after the crew evacuated the vessel.Yesterday, GFS PRIDE (9349045) and ALFONSO (9256298) were successfully targeted by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. GFS PRIDE was evacuated and the vessel sank in Omani waters, making this the second vessel to have sank following an Iranian attack in recent weeks after CAPE DAO

Images emerging on social media appear to show container ship GFS PRIDE partially submerged and smoking as a tugboat manoeuvrers it from the stern

Yesterday, GFS PRIDE (9349045) and ALFONSO (9256298) were successfully targeted by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. GFS PRIDE was evacuated and the vessel sank in Omani waters, making this the second vessel to have sank following an Iranian attack in recent weeks after CAPE DAO

Unverified footage of a container ship sinking and containers floating afterward

Iran's IRGC Navy said a container ship carrying more than 2,500 containers struck a naval mine while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz via an unauthorized route. The vessel caught fire and sank south of the strait on Wednesday morning.

Tasnim News Agency: Armed attack on police vehicle in Mehristan city, Sistan and Baluchestan province, southeast Iran; attackers flee

An American drone targeted a fishing boat near Serik; three fishermen were injured, according to initial reports.

U.S. forces reportedly struck an Iranian fishing vessel near Sirik in southern Iran.

Trump: We will give Iran a harsh lesson. We have run out of patience with it.

UKMTO reports that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, citing a verified source. Authorities are investigating the incident. Vessels have been advised to transit with caution and report suspicious activity to UKMTO.

Trump on the Houthis: The Houthis are behaving very badly. I thought they had learned their lesson a year ago when we bombed the hell out of them and then stopped at their request. They were quiet for a long time, but now they've reemerged, probably at Iran's behest, attacking Saudi Arabia and deliberately trying to drive up oil prices, possibly ahead of the U.S. elections. Iran is a failing nation with no navy, no air force, the world's worst economy, and 301% inflation. Someone should explain to the Houthis that I'm not running in these elections. I've already won by a massive landslide, but I'll still be here afterward, and I will never forget!

Trump: We will make a decision regarding Iran soon

Reuters: According to a Turkish diplomatic source: Communication between the Foreign Ministers of Türkiye and Iran to discuss ongoing efforts to resolve regional conflicts.

British intelligence chief: Iran is seeking to target sites, including military installations, both inside and outside the UK.

Qatar's Emir: Closure of the Strait of Hormuz and damage to Ras Laffan cause disruption to the State's exports

Trump: I don't believe China and Russia are helping Iran

According to the UKMTO, SIX VESSELS were struck yesterday in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran. This is the highest number of the entire war

The U.S., UK and 27 other countries issue a joint statement condemning Iran's use of violent attacks, assassination plots, arson, sabotage and cyber operations abroad. Citing Tehran's involvement in the September 27 RAF Fairford incident and recent attacks across Europe, they warn that Iranian proxies will be investigated, disrupted and prosecuted

Reports indicate an attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.

British Foreign Minister: Summoning Iranian Ambassador in London

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says that the plot to bomb the RAF Fairford airbase was "almost certainly" carried out by the Revolutionary Guards

British Prime Minister: Iranian Revolutionary Guard Highly Likely to Have Ordered the RAF Fairford Base Incident

Revolution Guards conduct missile drills in the Islamic Republic