A US military aircraft fired on and disabled a St. Kitts-flagged commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after it attempted to leave the region following a visit to an Iranian port, ignoring multiple warnings. The incident is part of the ongoing US naval blockade of Iran.
The US military is establishing Task Force Iron Gate, based in Tampa, to bolster efforts restricting Iran's movement of advanced weapons and sanctioned materials by land, expanding on an existing naval blockade.
President Trump confirmed the US military carried out fresh strikes on Iran, targeting an air defence system on Qeshm Island, describing the action as 'minor.' The strikes came as Qatar mediated ongoing nuclear talks and Iran said its forces were 'stronger' than at the war's outset.
US Central Command announced a reward of up to $20 million and possible relocation for anyone providing information about Iran's nuclear program, including its facilities, equipment, and personnel. The offer came as Trump reiterated that Iran wants to make a deal.
