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Strikes on Iran as exchanges of fire enters third day after breaking ceasefire.
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Renewed Attacks Between U.S. And Iran Stretch Into Third Day (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 9, 2026

The shaky ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is facing its greatest threat yet.
Iran

Deal To End Hostilities Between U.S. And Iran Faces Most Serious Challenge Yet (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Jul 8, 2026

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft to refuel in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility June 5, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adriana Jordan-Alcaniz)
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U.S. Strikes Iran In Retaliation For Multiple Attacks On Shipping In Strait Of Hormuz Over Last 24 Hours (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Jul 8, 2026

The search is on for a missing crewmember after an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter crashed into the Arabian Sea.
Iran

U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk Goes Down In Arabian Sea (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Jul 3, 2026

B-52s departed RAF Fairford after deployment for Iran war.
Iran

B-52 Stratofortress Bombers Leave England After Iran War Deployment

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 2, 2026

CENTCOM says it struck Iranian targets in retaliation for a ship attack yesterday.
Iran

U.S. Carries Out First Strike On Iran Since Peace Memorandum Signed (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Jun 27, 2026

The IMO paused its plan to evacuate ships from the Persian Gulf after Iran struck a cargo vessel.
Iran

Plan To Move Ships Through Strait Of Hormuz Paused After Iran Strikes Cargo Vessel

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 26, 2026

Oman and the U.N. International Maritime Organization are coalescing a plan to evacuate hundreds of ships from the Persian Gulf.
Iran

Plan To Evacuate Hundreds Of Ships Still Stranded From Strait Of Hormuz Closure Is Coalescing

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 24, 2026

F15E pilot saw drone swarm over Iran before being shot down.
Iran

What Was The “Jellyfish-Like” Drone Swarm The Downed F-15E Pilot Reportedly Saw Over Iran?

By Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jun 23, 2026

The U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports will remain in effect until at least Friday, a source familiar with the process told us.
Iran

U.S. Naval Blockade On Iran Will Remain In Place Until At Least Friday

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 15, 2026

A-10C Thunderbolt II close-support jets with kill marking were seen at RAF Lakenheath.
Iran

A-10 Warthogs Arrive In England Festooned With Nose Art And Mission Markings From Epic Fury

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 13, 2026

Kharg Island being threatened again by President Trump.
Iran

What It Would Take To Seize Iran’s Kharg Island, According To Top Former Military Leaders

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 11, 2026

The latest tit-for-tat strikes between the U.S. and Iran have rattled the already shaky ceasefire.
Iran

Overnight Attacks Rattle U.S.-Iran Ceasefire (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Jun 10, 2026

Trump says the apache that crashed into the sea of Oman was shot down.
Iran

AH-64 Apache Shot Down By Iran, U.S. Will Retaliate: Trump (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Jun 9, 2026

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed a Saronic Corsair was the uncrewed surface vessel (USV) that rescued the crew of a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache out of the Gulf of Oman overnight.
Iran

This Is The Corsair Drone Boat That Plucked The Downed Apache Crew Out Of The Gulf Of Oman

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jun 9, 2026

AH-64 went down into the gulf of Oman with drone boat recovering the crew.
Iran

AH-64 Apache Crew Rescued By Drone Boat After Going Down Near Strait Of Hormuz (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jun 9, 2026

Israel and Iran are looking for an off-ramp to a recent escalation in fighting.
Iran

Iran And Israel Step Back From The Brink

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 8, 2026

Iran Launches Ballistic Missile Attacks On Israel (Updated)
Iran

Iran Launches Ballistic Missile Attacks On Israel (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Jun 8, 2026

The U.S. swatted down at least four Iranian drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official tells us.
Iran

U.S. Shoots Down Iranian Drones Launched At Strait Of Hormuz: Official (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Jun 6, 2026

Faced with mounting losses fighting Iran, the Air Force is bying unused Reapers from General Atomics.
Iran

USAF Scrambling To Buy What Few MQ-9 Reapers It Can Find After Epic Fury Losses

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jun 5, 2026

Iran launched new attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain.
Iran

Iran Launches New Attacks On Kuwait, Bahrain (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Updated on Jun 3, 2026

The primary mission of the MQ-1 Predator is interdiction and conducting armed reconnaissance against critical, perishable targets. When the MQ-1 is not actively pursuing its primary mission, it provides reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition in support of the Joint Forces commander.
Iran

Is The U.S. Flying MQ-1 Predator Drones Again?

By Joseph Trevithick, Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 1, 2026

The shaky U.S.-Iran ceasefire is breaking down over increasing attacks and Israel's push into Lebanon.
Iran

U.S.-Iran Ceasefire On The Brink After Tit-For-Tat Attacks (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Jun 1, 2026

President Trump lifted the blockade on Iranian ports.
Iran

Trump Declares He Is Lifting The Naval Blockade On Iran (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on May 29, 2026

It will take years to replace several advanced weapons systems used in the Iran war, according to a new report.
Iran

Severity Of America’s Depleted Advanced Weapons Stockpiles Detailed In New Report

By Howard Altman

Posted on May 28, 2026

A new flare-up of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz is threatening peace talks.
Iran

Another Day Of Uncertainty In The Strait After U.S. Claims Strikes On Iranian Minelayers

By Howard Altman

Posted on May 26, 2026

Another battle-damaged KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling jet arrived at RAF Mildenhall.
Iran

Another Battle Damaged KC-135 Tanker Seen Passing Through RAF Mildenhall

By Howard Altman

Posted on May 26, 2026

The IMO paused its plan to evacuate ships from the Persian Gulf after an Iranian drone strike on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran

Iran Now Trying To Cement Long-Term Control Over Strait Via Fees

By Howard Altman

Updated on May 22, 2026

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares to receive fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker in the U.S. Central Command Area of responsibility May 11, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paige Weldon)
Iran

Trump Claims He Called Off Imminent Iran Bombing Campaign At Behest Of Allies (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on May 18, 2026

Inside Ukraine's Shahed interceptor program.
Iran

Inside Ukraine’s Interceptor Drone Innovations Swatting Down Thousands Of Russian Shaheds

By Howard Altman

Posted on May 15, 2026

The commander of U.S. Central Command dismissed reports Iran retains most of its missiles and launchers.
Iran

CENTCOM Commander Dismisses Reports That Iran Retains Most Of Its Missile And Drone Arsenal (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on May 15, 2026

The UAE is building so-called ‘cope cages’ around oil storage tanks to protect them against Iranian attacks.
Iran

UAE Building Massive ‘Cope Cages’ To Protect Energy Facilities From Iranian Drone Attacks

By Howard Altman

Posted on May 13, 2026

Iran is seeking to cement its hold on the Strait of Hormuz as a shaky ceasefire enters a sixth day.
Iran

IRGC Navy Claims Vast Expansion In Its Definition Of Strait Of Hormuz (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on May 12, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted at a ground invasion of Iran to recover highly enriched uranium.
Iran

Possibility Of Operation To Retrieve Iran’s Enriched Uranium Appears To Rise As Negotiations Sputter (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on May 11, 2026

Iranian ship struck by super hornet firing weapon down a smokestack.
Iran

F/A-18 Super Hornet Drops Bombs Down Smokestacks Of Iranian Tankers Running Blockade (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on May 9, 2026

Iranian media reports an island in the Strait of Hormuz was attacked
Iran

U.S. Just Struck Iranian Targets Around The Strait Of Hormuz (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Updated on May 8, 2026

U.S. Navy F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet blasted an Iranian ship running the blockade.(
Iran

F/A-18 Super Hornet Blasts Blockade-Running Iranian Ship’s Rudder With 20mm Cannon (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on May 6, 2026

Iran has attacked the UAE again as fragile ceasefire continues to hold.
Iran

New Iranian Attacks On UAE As Ceasefire Holds By A Thread (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on May 5, 2026

Iranian small boats sunk by apache.
Iran

U.S. AH-64 Apache, MH-60 Seahawk Helicopters Sink Six Iranian Boats (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick, Howard Altman

Updated on May 4, 2026

CENTCOM says the first two ships have transited the Strait of Hormuz under Project Freedom.
Iran

First Ships Transit Strait Of Hormuz Under New U.S. Protection Plan

By Howard Altman

Updated on May 4, 2026

The White House says the ceasefire stopped the clock on a law requiring Congressional approval to continue the war.
Iran

Iran Ceasefire Means Trump Needs No Congressional Approval To Continue War: White House

By Howard Altman

Posted on May 1, 2026

President Donald Trump is at a crossroads in the future of the war in Iran.
Iran

Trump At A Crossroads For Continuing The War With Iran

By Howard Altman

Posted on Apr 30, 2026

A MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the “Indians” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6, soars above Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Gridley (DDG 101) while conducting a vertical replenishment-at-sea alongside
Iran

Prospects Dimming On Iran-U.S. Deal To Open Strait, End War

By Howard Altman

Posted on Apr 27, 2026

U.S. efforts to prevent Iranian mining of the Strait of Hormuz are underway says the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Iran

U.S. Efforts To Prevent Iranian Mine Laying In Strait Of Hormuz Underway

By Howard Altman

Posted on Apr 24, 2026

President Trump ordered the Navy to blow up Iranian mine-laying boats and said U.S. demining efforts were underway in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran

Trump Puts Out Kill Order On Iran’s Small Boats (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Ian Ellis-Jones

Updated on Apr 23, 2026

191028-N-LQ653-1278 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 28, 2019) Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO-202, front, makes its approach to commercial tanker MT Empire State as the two ships prepare to conduct a consolidated loading. The evolution provided the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Pacific Commander the opportunity to exercise a training opportunity at sea with the two ships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Patrick W. Menah Jr./Released)
Iran

Iranian Attacks Change Way Navy Refuels Its Ships In Middle East

By Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Apr 23, 2026

Iran has ramped up attacks on Strait of Hormuz shipping.
Iran

Iran Ramps Up Attacks On Ships In The Strait Of Hormuz After Trump Ceasefire Extension (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Apr 23, 2026

For the first time since the launch of Epic Fury, U.S. forces interdicted an Iranian-linked ship in the IndoPacom region.
Iran

Trump Extends Ceasefire Deadline (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Apr 22, 2026

When the USS Spruance fired its 5-inch deck gun at an Iranian cargo ship, it was the first time a Navy ship used its deck gun on another vessel since 1988.
Iran

USS Spruance Blasting A Ship With Its Deck Gun Is A First In Nearly Four Decades

By Howard Altman

Posted on Apr 21, 2026

Spruance fires on iranian ship
Iran

Iran Peace Talks Hanging By A Thread After Tumultuous Weekend Near The Strait (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Apr 20, 2026

Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz but the U.S. blockade of Iran remains in effect.
Iran

Iran Reopens Strait Of Hormuz, U.S. Blockade Continues (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Apr 17, 2026

U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians board an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, from the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) on Jan. 1, 2026. Frank E. Petersen Jr. is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to 7th Fleet conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christian Kibler)
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U.S. Pursuing Iranian-Linked Ships All Over The World In Addition To Its Blockade (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Apr 16, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump downplayed China's concerns over how the war is affecting its oil supplies.
Iran

Trump Downplays Chinese Concerns Over Iran War’s Impact On Its Oil Supplies (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Apr 15, 2026

While several ships have transited the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM says its blockade is working.
Iran

Navy Turns Around Ships Trying To Run Blockade Of Iran (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Updated on Apr 14, 2026

OMAN - APRIL 08: A view of the vessels heading towards the Strait of Hormuz following the two-week temporary ceasefire reached between the United States and Iran on the condition that the strait be reopened, seen in Oman on April 08, 2026.
Iran

Naval Blockade Of Iran Now In Full Effect (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Apr 13, 2026

A flurry of activity by American minesweeping vessels in the Pacific comes as the U.S. military has said it is sending additional forces to help clear Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran

Flurry Of Navy Minesweepers Appear To Be Heading Toward The Middle East

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Apr 13, 2026

KC-135 seen with battle damage repairs landing at RAF Midlenhall.
Iran

KC-135 Tanker Covered In Shrapnel Patches Seen Landing In UK

By Tyler Rogoway

Updated on Apr 13, 2026

OMAN - APRIL 08: A view of the vessels passing through Strait of Hormuz following the two-week temporary ceasefire reached between the United States and Iran on the condition that the strait be reopened, seen in Oman on April 08, 2026. (Photo by Shady Alassar/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Iran

Iran’s Chokehold On Hormuz Remains On The Eve Of Peace Talks In Pakistan (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Apr 10, 2026

A graphic showing aircraft losses during EPIC FURY.
Iran

Operation Epic Fury U.S. Aircraft Losses Visualized

By Ian Ellis-Jones

Posted on Apr 10, 2026

A Bahraini F-16 fighter recorded the first air-to-air kill for the Block 70/72 version of the jet during the conflict in the Middle East earlier this month.
Iran

Bahrain First To Claim F-16 Block 70 Air-To-Air Kills

By Thomas Newdick

Posted on Apr 10, 2026

Israeli F-16 departs for combat mission.
Iran

Iran Ceasefire Hangs In Balance As Israel Bombards Lebanon (Updated)

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Apr 9, 2026

A U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone disappeared abruptly and unexpectedly from online flight tracking sites after declaring an in-flight emergency while flying over the Persian Gulf today.
Iran

Navy MQ-4C Triton’s Fate Unknown After Disappearing From Flight Tracking Over Persian Gulf

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Apr 9, 2026

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer prepares to taxi prior to takeoff in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 6, 2026.
Iran

Questions Loom Over Iran Ceasefire

By Thomas Newdick

Updated on Apr 8, 2026

B-2 Spirit about to head out on mission over Iran.
Iran

Trump Agrees To Ceasefire With Iran

By Thomas Newdick, Howard Altman

Updated on Apr 8, 2026