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actions. The United States military said on Wednesday it carried out “self-defence” strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, while Iranian media reported explosions in the area. The escalation spilled into neighbouring countries, with Kuwait
actions to block any strait used for international navigation," Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez told the BBC. Donald Rothwell, professor of international law at the Australian National University, said international law would see the US, Israel
Hormuz, barely a day after it had been announced, he gave the impression that an opportunity for a peace deal had materialised that could not be missed. To the surprise of nobody who has been
military, and arbitrarily trampled on its sovereignty and dignity? Who covets the Panama Canal, seeks to turn this international waterway – meant to remain permanently neutral – into its own territory, and disregards the sovereignty of regional
Iranian attacks and also deployed vessels to remove mines. NATO countries like the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, France and Italy also joined. But in the current standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, US allies
action with military coordination”. On Monday morning, a US-led military organisation, the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC), said the [US had established an “enhanced security area”](https://www.ukmto.org/-/media/ukmto/products/jmic-advisory-note-004-26.pdf?rev=87d3e8f73944406f91794e728cc72bdd) south of the established prewar
Iranian ports](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/15/nx-s1-5786034/iran-middle-east-updates) While focus groups are not statistically significant, they do provide insight into how voters are thinking about a range of issues. In this case, it's an insight into
action against Iran in the hope that it would help overthrow the government. Another host said Washington needs the war to end but has currently chosen to drag out the negotiations to pressure Iran through
Strait of Hormuz](/video/featured-documentaries/2026/4/21/strait-of-hormuz-how-a-threat-became-a-playbook) on April 9 . The Tifani has in recent years carried out numerous ship-to-ship oil transfers off Singapore and Malaysia and made multiple round trips between that area and destinations
Strait of Hormuz**: Iranian state media reported attacks on Qeshm Island and a projectile strike in the port city of Sirik. Residents also reported explosions near Bandar Abbas and Jask, areas that sit close
Strait of Hormuz," the U.S. Central Command said. CENTCOM described the action as a "[proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/09/nx-s1-5851845/trump-confirms-iran-shot-down-helicopter-says-u-s-must-respond)," and added that U.S. forces remain vigilant and ready to defend against
strait of Hormuz, [Donald Trump](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump) announced on Sunday. In [a social media post](https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116433000897070863), Trump said that an “Iranian-flagged cargo ship named TOUSKA” tried to get past
military to surge weapons and hardware from other regions. Yesterday, Pentagon officials told lawmakers that the US had spent $25bn since the war began, but were unclear on whether that included damage to US assets
military assets and infrastructure in neighbouring Gulf countries, with the UAE taking the largest share of hits. Earlier this week, the UAE said Iranian missiles had been fired at the port in its [Fujairah emirate
military operation to open the strait. “This has gone from being a war of choice to a war of necessity,” said Aaron David Miller, an analyst at the Carnegie Endowment and a former US diplomat
actions that included the shootdown of a US MQ-1 drone that was operating over international waters”. “US fighter aircraft swiftly responded by eliminating Iranian air defences, a ground control station
military remains at “the highest level of readiness”, warning that “there is no room for retreat” as tensions with the US persist. Iranian officials have continued to signal they are prepared to respond
military and Hezbollah warned residents not to return to their villages for their own safety.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/4000x4000+1000+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F71%2F92%2F11ce087f448182cdfe31a4cc75cd%2Fgettyimages-2271154577.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/middle-east-conflict-israel-lebanon-us-updates) ### [Middle East conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [The Strait of Hormuz opens for commercial ships
actions. Like his predecessors, the president has proved completely unable to prioritise American interests, instead catering to Israel’s expansionist whims.” The latest report comes as Trump faces increasing pressure from his Democratic rivals
Strait of Hormuz and secure assurances on Iran's nuclear programme. In an interview with the New York Post last week, Trump said he was perturbed by Netanyahu's "constantly fighting with Lebanon