On January 12, 2026, Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed and fired upon two ships passing through the strait, resulting in no reported casualties but causing significant disruption to maritime traffic.
Kuwait's military intercepted missile and drone attacks on Monday, following the US strike on Iranian military sites over the weekend and Iran's retaliatory attack on a US base.
On January 10, 2026, the United States conducted air strikes on Iranian military sites, while Kuwait City suffered attacks from drones and missiles, resulting in unspecified casualties and damage.
On January 15, 2026, U.S. military forces boarded an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, suspecting it of attempting to breach the U.S. naval blockade. No casualties were reported.
On December 15, 2025, US military forces boarded an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, suspecting it of attempting to breach the US-imposed blockade on Iran. No casualties were reported.
