The IRGC has expanded its targeting to include all ships in the Strait of Hormuz and Dubai. A social media post calls for the elimination of every regime official and their deputies.
US military forces are currently operating in the Persian Gulf, located near the coast of Iran. There is tension due to the proximity of these forces to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
On January 12, 2026, a South Korean vessel was targeted by Iranian drones in the Strait of Hormuz. No casualties were reported.
On January 15, 2026, President Trump delivered a speech addressing the Islamic Republic of Iran, urging the regime to "end the adventure and win." The remarks were made during heightened regional tensions and the implementation of the Freedom Project in the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers are currently operating in the Arabian Gulf after transiting the Strait of Hormuz in support of Project Freedom. American forces are actively assisting efforts to restore transit for commercial shipping. As a first step, 2 U.S.-flagged merchant Show more
