On January 15, 2026, the U.S. military struck two Iranian-flagged vessels in the Persian Gulf, amid an ongoing ceasefire between the U.S. and Iranian forces.
The U.S. military reported striking two Iran-flagged oil tankers in international waters on October 12, 2025, alleging the vessels were attempting to evade the U.S.-led blockade of Iran.
The United Arab Emirates reported a drone and missile attack, challenging the ceasefire in the ongoing conflict with Iran. The location and specific casualty figures were not provided in the article.
The United Arab Emirates reported an Iranian drone and missile attack, following a U.S. statement that U.S. forces had exchanged fire with Iranian military targets.
On May 8, U.S. forces disabled the vessels M/T Sea Star III and M/T Sevda in the Gulf of Oman before they could enter an Iranian port, in violation of the U.S. blockade.
