Strikes in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and at sea have strained the truce between Iran and the United States, bringing it to a critical point, according to The New York Times.
On Monday, the United States began navigating its ships through the Strait of Hormuz to assist hundreds of stranded commercial vessels in departing, prompting Iran to fire what it described as "warning shots." The United Arab Emirates reported coming under attack for the first time since the early April ceasefire, and British military monitors noted that two cargo vessels were on fire off the UAE coast.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims to have struck a U.S. warship in the Strait of Hormuz, but the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) denies the attack. No specific casualties or locations are mentioned.
Iran claims it attacked an American Navy ship attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States denies the Iranian claim.
Iran claims that its missiles struck a US warship near the Strait of Hormuz after the ship ignored a warning. No specific casualty or arrest numbers were provided in the report.
Two missiles struck a US Navy ship near the Strait of Hormuz on January 12, 2026, causing the vessel to retreat. No casualties were reported.
On Sunday, a large cargo ship was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz by small craft, according to the UK maritime agency, as Iran seeks to assert control over the strategic shipping route.
The U.S. Navy's third aircraft carrier has arrived in the waters near Iran, joining two other carriers already deployed in the region.
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.
The US military reported that six ships turned around as part of a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
