The U.S. Navy is deploying 15 warships, primarily Arleigh Burke-class destroyers including DDG-121 and DDG-112, to enforce a naval blockade in the Oman Sea, Strait of Hormuz, and Persian Gulf.
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.
President Trump threatens military action against Iran, stating, "If the ceasefire expires, a lot of bombs will start going off," referring to potential renewed US military operations if the current ceasefire between the US and Iran ends.
BREAKING: The U.S. Navy is using 15 warships to enforce a naval blockade of Iran. They are being positioned in the Oman Sea, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Persian Gulf. Most of them are Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, including DDG-121 and DDG-112. Source: NAVCENT Show more
