Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that the ongoing naval blockade is a continuation of military operations against Iran, which the country views as punishment for its resistance and independence.
Chris Hegseth, a military analyst, stated that congressional authorization is not required for actions regarding Iran since the two-month deadline became void with the announcement of a ceasefire.
Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of Defense, stated on May 10 during a Senate Armed Services Committee session that the 60-day legal deadline for continuing military operations against Iran is "suspended" due to the ongoing ceasefire, a position contested by Senator Tim Kaine.
The European Union will maintain sanctions against Delcy Rodríguez and other Venezuelan regime officials until verifiable democratic progress is achieved, including the release of political prisoners and a credible roadmap for free and fair elections. Key demands also include protecting opposition figures by reversing bans and restrictions on leaders like María Corina Machado.
The UK Ministry of Defence released footage showing British soldiers taking cover during a ballistic missile strike in the Middle East, while RAF teams have been intercepting and shooting down drones "around the clock" in the region. London maintains that the UK is not involved in the conflict with Iran.
Iranian President Pezeshkian: "What is unfolding under the guise of a naval blockade is a continuation of military operations against a nation paying the price for its resistance and independence."
