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US military disables Gambian-flagged ship it says was headed to Iranian port

The US military on Friday disabled a Gambian-flagged vessel that was heading to Iran by firing a missile into its engine room, US Central Command announced today.

30 May 2026-23:12
Iran's Strait of Hormuz authority says US cannot gain control through sanctions

The Iranian body responsible for overseeing transit through the Strait of Hormuz has condemned US sanctions imposed on it, saying the measures will not enable Washington to gain control over the strategic waterway.

30 May 2026-11:40
US to cut off Iranian airlines from landing spots and fuel

The United States is drastically escalating its economic campaign against Iran, targeting the country's aviation industry with severe new restrictions. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the Biden administration will attempt to completely cut off Iranian airlines from international landing spots, refueling services, and global ticket sales.

28 May 2026-23:56
Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei warns US will no longer have ‘safe haven’ in the Gulf

26 May 2026-11:56
IRGC claims it shot down US MQ-9 drone and forced F-35 to retreat

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed it shot down a US MQ-9 surveillance drone and forced a US F-35 fighter jet to leave Iranian airspace, according to state media.

26 May 2026-11:51
Iran reports US strikes near Bandar Abbas despite ceasefire

US forces launched “unprovoked strikes” on sites in southern Iran on Monday, targeting areas near the strategic port city of Bandar Abbas, Iranian media reported, citing US media outlets.

26 May 2026-09:40
Iran says it downed “hostile drone” over Persian Gulf

Iranian forces say they have downed a hostile drone over the strategic waters of the Persian Gulf after deploying newly unveiled Arash Kamangir systems, according to Iranian media.

25 May 2026-17:08
Gulf of Aden sees reported suspicious ship activity

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Saturday that it had received several reports of suspicious activity in the Gulf of Aden.

23 May 2026-15:08
UAE official says US-Iran deal has 50-50 chance as talks continue

A senior adviser to the United Arab Emirates president has said there is an even chance of reaching a US-Iran agreement, while warning that any deal must address deeper regional tensions to prevent future conflict.

22 May 2026-16:03
Iran defines supervisory management zone for Strait of Hormuz

The Iranian authority overseeing the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf has defined the supervisory management zone of the strategic waterway.

21 May 2026-10:11