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.
