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Naval patrols, interceptions, airstrikes, coalition operations, and military escalations in Gulf maritime chokepoints.

25 events in recent data

Persian Gulf·Middle East Eye

Iranian authorities neutralized an unexploded bunker-buster bomb discovered 13 meters underground in Yazd Province, following recent military tensions.

Apr 25, 2026, 06:25 UTC

6/10

Strait of Hormuz·Middle East Eye

Iran's defense ministry claims significant unused missile capacity and explicitly identifies the Strait of Hormuz as a strategic lever for regional influence.

Apr 25, 2026, 04:50 UTC

7/10

Strait of Hormuz·Middle East Eye

A maritime standoff in the Strait of Hormuz has led to the detention of the vessel Epaminodes by the IRGC and the interception of another ship by US Central Command, resulting in thousands of stranded sailors.

Apr 25, 2026, 04:35 UTC

8/10

Persian Gulf·Middle East Eye

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a stern warning to Israel, vowing to defend Iran's leadership 'trench by trench' following threats from Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz.

Apr 25, 2026, 03:16 UTC

6/10

Strait of Hormuz·gCaptain

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth identified the presence of naval mines as the primary impediment to the full restoration of maritime traffic and security in the Strait of Hormuz.

Apr 24, 2026, 22:05 UTC

7/10

Persian Gulf·Middle East Eye

Two drones launched from Iraq struck Kuwaiti border posts, prompting an official investigation by the Iraqi government.

Apr 24, 2026, 21:00 UTC

6/10

Persian Gulf·Middle East Eye

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) seized the vessel 'Epamedons' in the Persian Gulf, alleging it collaborated with the US military.

Apr 24, 2026, 20:35 UTC

7/10

Persian Gulf·Hellenic Shipping

US military forces boarded a sanctioned oil tanker carrying Iranian crude amid heightened tensions and threats regarding maritime security in the region.

Apr 24, 2026, 17:05 UTC

7/10

Persian Gulf·Al Jazeera

The United States has deployed three aircraft carriers to the Middle East and redirected 34 vessels to enforce a blockade on Iranian ports, marking the highest level of naval concentration in the region since 2003.

Apr 24, 2026, 16:40 UTC

8/10

Strait of Hormuz·Al Jazeera

President Trump has authorized the US Navy to target Iranian fast boats in the Strait of Hormuz, significantly escalating the rules of engagement in the region.

Apr 24, 2026, 15:01 UTC

8/10

Strait of Hormuz·Middle East Eye

US Central Command has confirmed the ongoing blockade of Iranian ports, resulting in the redirection of 34 vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

Apr 24, 2026, 15:01 UTC

8/10

Strait of Hormuz·Middle East Eye

The US military has confirmed an active blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions and threats of large-scale conflict with Iran.

Apr 24, 2026, 13:46 UTC

10/10

Strait of Hormuz·Middle East Eye

The US Secretary of War has announced an ironclad blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting total US control over maritime transit in the region to pressure Iran regarding its nuclear program.

Apr 24, 2026, 13:16 UTC

9/10

Strait of Hormuz·Al Jazeera

The article examines the strategic sustainability and geopolitical implications of a potential US-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz against Iran.

Apr 24, 2026, 12:06 UTC

8/10

Persian Gulf·Middle East Eye

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defence reported a drone attack on border sites originating from Iraq, resulting in material damage but no casualties.

Apr 24, 2026, 11:26 UTC

6/10

Persian Gulf·Middle East Eye

The article discusses the ongoing military conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, highlighting a temporary ceasefire and the broader geopolitical tensions impacting the region.

Apr 24, 2026, 08:56 UTC

8/10

Persian Gulf·Al Jazeera

The potential expiration of the War Powers Act deadline for US military operations against Iran creates significant uncertainty regarding the future of regional military engagement.

Apr 24, 2026, 06:46 UTC

9/10

Strait of Hormuz·Middle East Eye

The US military is developing contingency plans for dynamic targeting of Iranian infrastructure and leadership in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters should the current ceasefire fail.

Apr 24, 2026, 05:16 UTC

9/10

Gulf of Oman·Middle East Eye

An Iranian cargo ship successfully reached port after an alleged attempt by the US to seize the vessel in the Gulf of Oman, with the ship being escorted by IRGC naval units.

Apr 24, 2026, 03:16 UTC

6/10

Persian Gulf·Middle East Eye

A report indicates that the ongoing conflict with Iran has severely depleted US military ammunition stockpiles, forcing the Pentagon to divert resources from other global commands to the Middle East.

Apr 24, 2026, 02:01 UTC

9/10

Red Sea·USNI News

The U.S. Navy has deployed the USS George H.W. Bush to the Middle East, marking a rare concentration of three aircraft carriers in the region amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

Apr 23, 2026, 22:16 UTC

7/10

Persian Gulf·Middle East Eye

High-intensity munitions expenditure in the conflict with Iran has created a significant supply gap, raising concerns about US military readiness to defend Taiwan.

Apr 23, 2026, 21:41 UTC

8/10

Strait of Hormuz·gCaptain

Iran's deployment of swarm tactics to seize container ships near the Strait of Hormuz highlights persistent vulnerabilities in maritime security and challenges the effectiveness of U.S. naval deterrence in the region.

Apr 23, 2026, 21:11 UTC

7/10

Strait of Hormuz·Hellenic Shipping

Three container ships were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with two vessels seized by the IRGC, marking a significant escalation in maritime security threats.

Apr 23, 2026, 21:06 UTC

9/10

Strait of Hormuz·gCaptain

Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated in the Strait of Hormuz due to mutual blockades and a complete lack of diplomatic engagement.

Apr 23, 2026, 20:56 UTC

7/10

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