US military tankers involved in operations against Iran violated Spanish airspace closures on December 14, flying over northern Spain after dropping off fighter jets in the Middle East.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Iranian football players are allowed to travel to the United States and participate in the World Cup, but individuals affiliated with the IRGC, including coaches and journalists, are prohibited from entering the country.
Dr. Ameneh Soleimani, a physician who treated wounded protesters during the January 2026 uprising, is set to be executed by the Islamic regime in Iran. There are hundreds of other political prisoners currently facing torture and potential execution in Iranian prisons.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth criticizes U.S. allies, stating "the time for free riding is over," and urges them to take more responsibility, particularly regarding the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, during a speech where he emphasized the need for capable and loyal allies.
The UAE Air Force has removed national markings from its fighter jets, including F-16E Desert Falcons and Mirage 2000-9 EADs, following operations over Iran during the war, which involved reconnaissance missions over Tehran and strikes on Iranian oil and refinery facilities on Siri Island. Footage shows UAE F-16Es escorting an aircraft carrying Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and his foreign minister to the UAE.
Iran’s Fars News Agency has released new images showing two vessels seized by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the Strait of Hormuz.
Hezbollah launched continuous rocket attacks in the northern part of the country in the last hour, ending the ceasefire.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, head of the Islamic Republic's negotiating delegation with U.S. representatives in Islamabad, has resigned after being reprimanded for attempting to include nuclear energy issues in the negotiation agenda.
For the first time in decades, three U.S. aircraft carriers—the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), and USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77)—are operating simultaneously in the Middle East, accompanied by over 200 aircraft and 15,000 Sailors and Marines, according to CENTCOM.
The Iranian state-controlled media has released photos showing two vessels seized by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the Hormuz Strait.
Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of War, announced that the naval blockade on Iran's ports is intensifying, with another aircraft carrier set to join the operation soon. Hegseth stated that the blockade is now global, with the U.S. Navy seizing two Iranian ships in the Indo-Pacific and asserting control over all movements through the Strait of Hormuz.
Defense Secretary Hegseth stated that the blockade on Iran is tightening, asserting complete control over进出伊朗的封锁，宣称完全控制了“ nothing in, nothing out.”他还将伊朗伊斯兰革命卫队形容为“打着海盗旗的犯罪团伙。”不过，根据摘要规则，需要精简且具体，因此： Defense Secretary Hegseth announced that the blockade on Iran is tightening, asserting "nothing in, nothing out" and describing the IRGC as a gang of pirates.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated that the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz should not be solely America's responsibility, noting that the U.S. has minimal reliance on the strait for energy and possesses ample domestic energy resources.
In a press conference, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth accused the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of engaging in pirate-like behavior toward ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The leadership situation in the Islamic Republic remains unclear following heavy blows from the United States and Israel, with no public funeral held for deceased Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei two months after his death. Additionally, his son Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public and is reportedly hiding.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been reduced to a gang of pirates, describing them as criminals on the high seas who cloak their aggression in slogans but lack control and act like terrorists.
According to shipping data, only five vessels, including an Iranian tanker carrying petroleum products, have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, a significant decrease from the average of about 140 daily transits before the start of the US and Israeli war against Iran in late February. The closure or disruption of the Strait has disrupted one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supply, leading to a global energy crisis.
CENTCOM confirms that three U.S. Navy carrier strike groups are operating simultaneously in the Middle East for the first time since 2003. Meanwhile, reports indicate that Iran has sent a delegation to Pakistan.
Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the publication of his annual medical report, which he requested be delayed by two months to prevent Iran from spreading false propaganda during the war. He stated he is healthy, in excellent physical shape, and a minor prostate issue has been resolved.
The Follow-up Committee on the Status of Detainees reported that the Supreme Court has upheld the death sentences of Ehsan Hosseinipour, Matin Mohammadi, and Arfan Amiri, who were detained during the national revolution in December 2025 (Dey 1404), and sent them to the Enforcement of Sentences Authority.
