U.S. Military Forces Again Blockade Iranian Ports

Following the collapse of the cease-fire with Iran, President Trump ordered U.S. warships and aircraft to stop vessels going to and from Iran.

By John Ismay

US strikes expand into northern Iran as it disables ship trying to run blockade

The United States has intensified its strikes targeting Iran, hitting targets further north

By Jon Gambrell

US strikes targets in northern Iran as it also disables ship trying to run the blockade

'They better behave': Trump says Iran wants settlement amid fresh strikes

President Trump warned Iran to behave if it desires negotiations with Washington. US forces conducted new military strikes targeting Iranian command centers and air defense systems. These strikes aimed to degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian authorities reported a missile attack near a cancer hospital in Ahvaz. Damage was also reported at an industrial facility in Qeshm following an enemy attack.

By TOI World Desk

Iran scraps plan of more talks with US as strikes enter 5th day; Trump warns ‘better behave’

US restores Iran blockade after truce collapses

The United States has restored its naval blockade of Iranian ports and struck dozens of sites along Iran’s coast, while Tehran has launched missiles and drones at military facilities across the Gulf. The renewed fighting has pushed a June agreement between Washington and Tehran to collapse and increased risks for ships using the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command said its forces used aircraft, drones and naval vessels during a seven-hour operation that began early on Wednesday. The attack...