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'Ready to play full part': France, UK plan joint mission to protect Hormuz shipping route

France and the UK will jointly lead a multinational initiative to restore free and secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising US-Iran tensions. This strictly defensive mission aims to safeguard maritime traffic through the strategic waterway, separate from ongoing hostilities, and will be deployed when conditions permit.

The Times of India

US Centcom says Hormuz blockade will begin Monday and will only apply to Iranian ports; China will be most affected

US forces are enforcing a blockade on vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, a move experts deem an act of war. This directly impacts China, the largest buyer of Iranian oil, and could cripple Iran's economy. While India's direct exposure is minimal, global energy markets…

The Times of India

Top US Senate Democrats again try for war powers resolution – as it happened

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Stock futures sink while oil spikes as the U.S. Navy looks to squeeze Iran's economy and break its grip on the Strait of Hormuz

"CENTCOM forces will not impede freedom of navigation for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports."

Fortune

US announces naval blockade on 'all maritime traffic entering & exiting' Iran ports: What it means

The US military will blockade all Iranian Gulf ports starting Monday at 1400 GMT, while allowing non-Iranian bound vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. This action follows failed talks with Tehran over its nuclear ambitions, with President Trump accusing Iran of backtracking on assurances and engaging in "WORLD EXTORTION."

The Times of India

The Latest: US military warns it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks end

President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy will swiftly begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement

The Independent UK

Iran Claims It Gave the US Navy 30 Minutes to Leave Hormuz as a Pentagon Official Rushed to Call It 'Freedom of Navigation'

Iran and the US present conflicting narratives about a naval encounter in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting tensions amid ongoing ceasefire talks.

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‘Establishing new passage’: US says two navy ships crossed Strait of Hormuz; Iran says otherwise

Two U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz to clear sea mines allegedly laid by Iran, as CENTCOM announced efforts to establish a new safe passage. This operation occurred amidst U.S. Vice President JD Vance's talks with Iranian officials and Iran's denial of the U.S. claims, stating the vessels…

The Times of India

Pentagon accused of hiding true toll as hundreds of U.S. troops are killed or injured as the Iran war rages

The Trump administration must practice transparency.

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US fighter jet shot down over Iran came from RAF base in the UK, images suggest

Aviation experts have said images reportedly of the downed US jet in Iran suggest it came from a UK air base

Evening Standard

Iran-US war latest: Oil prices spike after Trump vows to keep hitting Iran ‘extremely hard’ in address to nation

The president said US forces would 'finish the job' in Iran and that 'core strategic objectives are nearing completion’

The Independent UK

Inside the U.S. Military Buildup in Israel

Iran has reportedly made U.S. bases in Arab countries “uninhabitable.” Israel is pitching itself as an alternative.

Reason

US $2B Radar Plane DESTROYED in Saudi Base Attack – Shocking Photos Go Viral

Verified photos confirm the destruction of a US Boeing E-3 Sentry radar plane at Prince Sultan Air Base. An Iranian drone strike wounded 12 personnel. Analysts warn of air defence vulnerabilities as the AWACS fleet drops to 15.

International Business Times UK

$270M US Spy Plane Destroyed in Iranian Attack on Saudi Air Base

Discover the impact of a major Iranian strike that destroyed a $270M US E-3 Sentry spy plane at a Saudi air base, marking a significant loss in American airpower amid escalating Middle East tensions.

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The Times of India

'Welcome to Hell': Iranian daily's chilling 'coffin' warning to Washington amid US troop buildup

The front page of Iran’s English-language newspaper, The Tehran Times, issued a stark warning to Washington following US media reports that the United States may deploy up to 10,000 additional troops to the Middle East.

The Independent UK

Force of 3,500 Marines and sailors arrive in Middle East

Previously, thousands of Marines and multiple warships were deployed to the region, joining the roughly 50,000 troops already stationed there

The Times of India

Watch: US releases video of strikes on Iranian naval vessels, says 'harassed global shipping for decades'

The US released video of strikes on Iranian naval vessels, claiming to have destroyed 92% of their largest ships. This campaign, now in its fourth week, has reportedly overwhelmed Iran's air defenses. Separately, an Iranian strike wounded 12 American personnel in Saudi Arabia, disrupting global energy supplies.

Axios

What to know about Iran's military as the U.S. weighs ground operations

The U.S. is developing military operations for a "final blow."

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IED at key US military base housing Centcom HQ: Brother-sister duo charged; one in custody, other in China

A brother-sister duo were formally charged for allegedly placing an IED at a US military base which is home to United States Central Command (CENTCOM) and Special Operations Command, as confirmed by the FBI on Thursday.

International Business Times UK

Was a US F18 Downed Over Iran? CENTCOM Fact Checks It as Millions Watch the Clip

CENTCOM officially denies IRGC claims that a US F/A-18 fighter jet was shot down over Chabahar, amidst viral videos, escalating conflict, and mounting domestic political pressure.

The Times of India

Watch: US strikes Iran's Qom turbine engine production plant; before-after images reveal scale of damage

US Central Command released images showing the destruction of an Iranian facility producing drone and aircraft components following American airstrikes. This action occurs amidst the ongoing US-Israel and Iran conflict. French President Macron discussed strengthening Saudi air defenses and urged Iran to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of…

The Times of India

US hits Iran's Karaj surface-to-surface missile plant; satellite images show before-and-after impact

US forces struck an Iranian missile manufacturing facility in Karaj as part of "Operation Epic Fury," causing extensive damage and rendering the site inoperable. This action is part of a broader US campaign to counter Iran's proliferation and maritime threats. Military assessments indicate a significant decline in Iran's missile launch…

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Iran choked 27% of global energy. So the U.S. answered with 5,000-pounds of ‘let’s make it worse’

The US is pushing hard to reopen the waterway.

The Times of India

Five US refuelling planes struck by Iran strikes at Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan Air Base: Report

Iran struck and damaged five US Air Force refuelling planes on the ground at Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base, The Wall Street Journal reported, in what would mark a major escalation in the Middle East conflict involving the United States-Israel and the Islamic Republic.

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A US military aircraft crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury—but the Pentagon’s official story is already being questioned

Two very different crash explanations emerged.

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