U.S. forces seized the Skywave, an Iran-linked oil tanker sanctioned in March for transporting Iranian crude, in the Indian Ocean overnight, according to three U.S. officials. The vessel was reportedly carrying over a million barrels of crude oil from Kharg Island.
A recent U.S. intelligence assessment reports that American forces identified at least 10 mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
A Texas man drove his Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake to test the "Wade Mode" feature, resulting in the vehicle becoming disabled and partially submerged. The Grapevine Fire Department's Water Rescue Team had to recover the truck; no injuries were reported.
U.S. Central Command forces continue to enforce the U.S. blockade against Iran, redirecting 89 commercial vessels to prevent commerce from entering or leaving Iranian ports.
The U.S. military seized an Iranian oil tanker carrying approximately one million barrels in the Persian Gulf overnight; the vessel was loaded at Kharg Island.
JD Vance stated that ceasefires are often imperfect, citing examples from Gaza and regions near Iran.
US airstrikes in Nigeria have killed 175 ISIS fighters.
U.S. and Nigerian forces conducted joint airstrikes that killed 175 ISIS fighters, according to the Nigerian military.
CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper stated that reports claiming Iran has already reconstructed many of the bombed missile sites are inaccurate.
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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei stated that the Third Sacred Defense against the American and Zionist invasion has elevated Iran to the status of a major, influential power.
U.S. Admiral: Iran has executed dozens of people since the ceasefire was declared. Location and specific casualty numbers were not provided.
CENTCOM announced that Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis are now isolated from Iran's weapons supply and support.
Former US President Donald Trump tweeted that the Strait of Hormuz is international waters, not belonging to Iran.
President Trump stated that the Strait of Hormuz is an international waterway and does not belong to the "terrorist regime of the Islamic Republic," warning that any action taken would severely hinder Iran's ability to recover for a prolonged period.
NATO officials report that the US military plans to withdraw more than 5000 troops from Europe.
Europol announced the removal or restriction of more than 14,200 posts, user accounts, and internet links associated with the IRGC's propaganda and media network across 19 countries. The main IRGC account on X, with over 150,000 followers, was also suspended or restricted in EU member countries following the IRGC's designation as a terrorist group by the European Union.
The U.S. Treasury designates over 50 entities, including the Amin Exchange currency house and 19 vessels, for facilitating billions of dollars in sanctions evasion revenue through Iran's shadow banking system and petroleum smuggling networks. Individuals targeted include Yousef Ebrahimi, Samad Nematy, Ali Hazratichakherlou, and Mahmoud Ebrahimi.
German Chancellor Merz stated that Berlin is prepared to deploy military assets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, provided Iran agrees to negotiate.
On May 18, a U.S. Sailor was on watch aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as it transited the Arabian Sea; U.S. Central Command forces redirected 88 commercial vessels and disabled 4 to ensure compliance.
During the testing of an air defense system in Andimeshk, Khuzestan province, an IRGC projectile struck a residential building, wounding at least four people.
