On Thursday, Iran's top joint military command announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to shoot at any vessel attempting passage, including oil tankers and commercial ships.
Israel is preparing for potential Iranian missile strikes following recent U.S. military strikes on multiple targets across Iran.
On February 14, 2026, Iran responded to a second day of US military strikes by firing missiles at Gulf states and Jordan. No specific casualty or arrest numbers were reported.
Three Indian crew members were reported missing after the US military fired on the tanker Settebello off the coast of Oman; 21 Indian crew members were rescued.
On June 9 at 11:14 p.m., U.S. forces disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman for violating the blockade by attempting to transport oil from Iran, marking the second consecutive day of such action.
