The U.S. Navy did not block the passage of the Chinese oil tanker Richard Starry through the Strait of Hormuz, indicating that the United States is not currently seeking direct conflict with China.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei delivered a speech today emphasizing the importance of preserving revolutionary spirit for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, citing it as essential for national progress and independence across various sectors.
The United States Marine Corps has deployed 12 F/A-18C/D Legacy Hornets from VMFA-312 to the Middle East, indicating readiness for potential amphibious operations near the Strait of Hormuz, specifically targeting Iranian islands. These aircraft are positioned to provide close air support for forces aboard the USS Tripoli (LHA-7).
After 45 days of searching, the Indian Navy has recovered the body of Iranian sailor Emad Hormozi in the Indian Ocean, one of the 32 crew members missing following the sinking of IRIS Dena, a Moudge-class frigate of the Iranian Navy, by a U.S. Navy Los Angeles-class submarine. The incident resulted in the deaths of more than 100 Iranian sailors, and the vessel was returning from an exercise in India at the time of the attack.
BREAKING: It appears the U.S. Navy has not blocked the Strait of Hormuz to Chinese oil tankers. This suggests that the United States is not seeking direct conflict or hostility with China. The Chinese oil tanker Richard Starry, carrying oil and other petrochemical products has Show more
