CENTCOM: U.S. forces disabled the Iranian-flagged tankers Sea Star III and Sevda on May 8 as they attempted to enter an Iranian port in violation of the U.S. blockade. A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet from USS George H.W. Bush struck both vessels’ smokestacks with precision munitions, preventing them from reaching Iran
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CENTCOM: U.S. forces disabled the Iranian-flagged tankers Sea Star III and Sevda on May 8 as they attempted to enter an Iranian port in violation of the U.S. blockade. A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet from USS George H.W. Bush struck both vessels’ smokestacks with precision munitions, preventing them from reaching Iran
Fox News, citing a US official: Airstrikes today targeted empty oil tankers attempting to breach the blockade on Iran. The targeted vessels were supertankers trying to return to Iran.
U.S. destroyers have made two Strait of Hormuz transits this week, both times under fire—this time U.S. forces hit back striking targets in Iran yesterday, including Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas
President Trump tells in a phone call the retaliatory strikes against Iranian targets are just a "love tap." "It's just a love tap." When I asked if it means the ceasefire is over. "No, no, the ceasefire is going. It's in effect
The American military confirms carrying out "self-defense" strikes in Iran in response to "unprovoked Iranian attacks" against US Navy missile destroyers that transited the Strait of Hormuz to the Gulf of Oman. "Iranian forces launched multiple missiles, drones and small boats as USS Truxtun (DDG 103), USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), and USS Mason (DDG 87) transited the international sea passage," US Central Command says in a statement. CENTCOM says it intercepted the "inbound threats," and "no US assets were struck." In response, CENTCOM says it targeted Iranian military facilities "responsible for attacking US forces." The targets included "missile and drone launch sites, command and control locations, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance nodes," according to CENTCOM. "CENTCOM does not seek escalation but remains positioned and ready to protect American forces," the statement adds.
US destroyers USS Truxtun and USS Mason came under a sustained Iranian attack in the Strait of Hormuz; fast-attack boats, drones and missiles. American forces fought back. No casualties or damage reported - CBS News
The IRGC Navy in and statement said US naval forces came under attack by Iranian forces while attempting to approach an Iranian oil tanker near Jask, claiming that American warships suffered heavy damage in the confrontation
In a statement, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said the US with several regional countries, attacked an Iranian oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz as well as the cities of Minab, Bandar Abbas, Khamir, Sirik and Qeshm. The statement said that Iranian responded immediately
Trump paused his plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Saudi Arabia blocked the U.S. military from using its bases and airspace for the operation. The restriction cut off critical access needed for aircraft, refueling, and protection missions, forcing the White House to halt “Project Freedom” shortly after it began.
The UAE condemns the Iranian Foreign Ministry's statement and affirms its categorical rejection of any claims or threats that infringe upon its sovereignty, national security, or independence of decision-making.
A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fired on an Iranian-flagged vessel attempting to breach the naval blockade, according to CENTCOM. The tanker is "no longer transiting to Iran" after the rudder was hit by 20mm rounds fired from the jet's gatling gun
Iran to run out of onshore and offshore oil storage in 40-45 days, will begin closing oil wells, some closures will be permanent, an Iranian Oil Ministry official tells NYT
France's only aircraft carrier, The FS Charles de Gaulle has crossed the Suez Canal and is en route to enter the Red Sea. The French Ministry of Defense has stated that the carrier group will deploy to the Southern Red Sea/Gulf of Aden Area in preparation for a future freedom of navigation operation in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it's reviewing latest US proposal to end the war, according to the country's state-owned news agency @isna_farsi. The news agency however pours cold water on the Axios report, saying it contains "ambitious and unrealistic proposals
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YemenHouthi-held Hodeidah airport, telecommunication networks on Mount Bard in Kusmah district, Raymah governorate and in Bani Matar in Sana'a were targeted by airstrikes. Photo from Hodeidah airport
