On December 15, 2025, an Iranian gunboat fired on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, severely damaging the vessel's bridge; the crew is reported to be safe, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

On December 15, 2025, an Iranian gunboat fired on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, severely damaging the vessel's bridge; the crew is reported to be safe, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

In a post on Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran's financial crisis is causing military and security forces to complain about unpaid salaries, describing the situation as an "emergency" due to daily losses of $500 million from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
President of the United States Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that Iran is facing a financial crisis, losing $500 million daily, and is urging the opening of the Strait of Hormuz to alleviate its economic strain, as military and police forces complain about unpaid wages.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the U.S. Navy will continue to blockade Iran's ports, targeting the Islamic Republic's main revenue sources and warning of sanctions against those involved in circumventing trade sanctions. He stated that the blockade will force a halt in Iran's oil production within days as storage capacity at Kharg Island reaches maximum.
An Iranian gunboat fired on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, severely damaging the bridge; the crew is reported safe, UKMTO says. Contributed by @AZ_Intel_.