On October 5, 2025, the US military fired on an Iranian oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, as former President Donald Trump intensified diplomatic pressure on Tehran to negotiate an end to the ongoing conflict.
The United States conducted military strikes against an Iranian tanker in the Persian Gulf, coinciding with reports that Washington and Tehran are close to reaching a deal.
The U.S. military conducted a strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific on an unspecified date, resulting in three fatalities.
At least five Iranians were killed when the United States conducted an attack on civilian cargo boats in the Strait of Hormuz.
The United Arab Emirates' defence ministry reported that Iran conducted strikes on UAE targets for the second consecutive day.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) faced Iranian attacks for the second consecutive day, continuing the ongoing conflict between the two nations.
The United States, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates have exchanged claims regarding an attack on the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway in the Persian Gulf, but specific details and casualty numbers have not been confirmed by all parties involved.
On Monday, US forces escorted merchant ships through the Strait of Hormuz after sinking several Iranian boats, while Iran launched fresh attacks on vessels and facilities in the United Arab Emirates, heightening concerns over global energy supplies and the stability of a regional ceasefire.
On January 15, 2026, the US military sank six small Iranian boats in the Persian Gulf during a confrontation. President Donald Trump subsequently warned that the Iranian regime could be "blown off the face of the Earth" if further provocations occur.
US President Donald Trump announced that the United States struck seven Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz; no specific casualty numbers were provided.
On January 15, 2026, US military forces engaged in combat operations near the Strait of Hormuz to counter Iranian attacks, aiming to disrupt Iran's control over the strategic waterway.
A fire broke out at a major oil industry zone in Fujairah, UAE, after a drone attack from Iran on Monday. The UAE military also intercepted three Iranian missiles over its waters and a fourth missile crashed into the sea.
