US forces launched strikes on Iranian air defense sites after Tehran downed an American Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions.
US forces intercepted four Iranian drones threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, striking radar stations amid ongoing Gulf tensions and regional missile attacks.
The US has covertly assisted about 70 commercial vessels through the Iran-blockaded Strait of Hormuz over three weeks, with most ships sailing without active transponders.
US forces disabled a Gambian-flagged vessel heading to Iran in the Gulf of Oman amid enforcement of the Strait of Hormuz blockade, following repeated warnings.
The US conducted defensive strikes on southern Iran targets, aiming to protect American troops during an ongoing ceasefire, impacting energy markets and geopolitical risk.