Iran launched multiple one-way attack drones in an attempt to strike commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. forces have downed all of them in recent hours as traffic flow through the strait continues unimpeded. The international trade corridor remains open for transit.
President Donald J. Trump has announced on Truth Social that the "United States will be hitting Iran…VERY HARD TONIGHT," adding, "In the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets"
Jordan: Reports indicate missiles, drones, or rockets are in Jordanian airspace. Seek overhead cover and shelter in place immediately. Remain indoors and pay attention to local announcements and alerts.
The U.S. Embassy in Jordan will continue to review the situation and provide additional information as needed. Read more: https://t.co/GFa6CI9kdJ
U.S. President Donald J. Trump spoke from the Situation Room earlier with Fox News’ Trey Yingst, telling him that 49 BGM-109 Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles (TLAM) have so far been fired at targets in Iran, along with strikes by fighter aircraft, with some strikes occurring only miles from the Iranian capital of Tehran. President Trump added that he spoke directly with Iranian officials tonight who asked him to stop bombing, stating that the strikes will stop soon and if they don't sign the agreement, “we'll bomb the shit out of them.”
BREAKING: Iran announced it is closing the Strait of Hormuz to all maritime traffic, including oil tankers, following a new wave of U.S. airstrikes targeting sites inside the country.
BREAKING: Trump says bombing will stop based on request by Iran's leaders, but will resume tomorrow if a deal is not signed, according to Fox News report.
U.S. official denied reports of skirmishes at sea between the U.S. Navy and IRGC Navy despite claims by Iranian state-run media outlets, according to Fox News.
CENTCOM announced that American forces disabled the Palau-flagged oil tanker M/T Settebello in the Gulf of Oman late Monday after the vessel violated the ongoing blockade on Iranian oil exports.
According to CENTCOM, a U.S. aircraft fired precision munitions into the ship’s engine room after the crew repeatedly failed to comply with instructions from American forces.
The command said it has now disabled eight non-compliant vessels, redirected 134 ships, and allowed 42 humanitarian aid vessels to pass since the blockade began on April 13.