US-Iran War LIVE: Trump Says US Navy Acting 'Like Pirates' To Carry Out Blockade, Tehran Announces New Maritime Measures

US-Iran War LIVE: Iran has caused extensive damage to US bases in the Gulf, with 16 installations across eight countries impacted. Camp Buehring in Kuwait is now nearly empty and heavily damaged due to a string of Iranian missile and drone attacks.
 

US-Iran War LIVE: Hezbollah launched attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, targeting soldiers and vehicles in multiple towns. Actions included artillery strikes near the Moussa Abbas complex and Hula village, a drone attack in Biyyada, and strikes on military vehicles in Taybeh and Rishaf using suicide drones, concluding with a coordinated vehicle attack.
 

US-Iran War LIVE: President Trump criticized the U.S. Navy for acting "like pirates" during the naval blockade of Iranian ports amid the conflict involving Iran. He described the recent seizure of a ship by U.S. forces, highlighting the profitability of the operation while noting the U.S. has captured various Iranian vessels and cargo.
 

US-Iran War LIVE: US Central Command reports blocking 45 vessels attempting to breach its naval blockade of Iran, enforcing compliance since the blockade's implementation on April 13, with US forces patrolling international waters to maintain the operation.

US-Iran War LIVE: A report by Axios cites Pentagon estimates that the US blockade in the Gulf of Oman has cost Iran nearly USD 4.8 billion in oil revenue, tightening financial pressure as disruptions from US operations target sanctioned maritime trade and energy exports amid ongoing tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.
 

US-Iran War LIVE: The US approved over USD 8.6 billion in military sales to allies Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE amid ongoing tensions with Iran. President Trump criticized critics claiming the US isn't winning the conflict, despite Congress being informed hostilities had ended.
 

US-Iran War LIVE: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized Iranian leadership, calling them "rats in a sewer pipe" and highlighting their disconnect from reality. He emphasized US control over the Strait of Hormuz and noted a shortage of US dollars, food, and gasoline in Iran. Bessent warned that the blockade would persist until 'Freedom of Navigation' is restored.

US-Iran War LIVE: US President Donald Trump stated that military action was taken against Iran's nuclear program to safeguard the Gulf region and Israel from potential threats. Speaking in Florida, he emphasized the importance of preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons, claiming that if action hadn't been taken with B2 bombers, Iran would have developed a nuclear weapon, posing a catastrophic risk to Israel, the Middle East, and Europe.
 

US-Iran War LIVE: The Trump administration plans to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany due to rising tensions with European allies over support for US operations involving Iran. Senior defense officials cite Trump's dissatisfaction with NATO's involvement, particularly criticizing German leaders for insufficient backing. This strategy reflects frustration with European governments during the ongoing US-Iran conflict, according to reports.
 

US-Iran War LIVE: US President Donald Trump stated that the US has a critical choice regarding Iran: negotiate a settlement or escalate militarily. He referenced CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper's briefing, asking reporters if the US should "blast the hell out of them" or seek a deal, expressing a preference for negotiation over military action.
 

US-Iran War LIVE: The U.S. has announced new sanctions on Iran's financial and energy sectors, aimed at disrupting oil revenues and ties with China. Treasury Secretary Bessent emphasized aggressive measures to undermine Iran's financial capabilities and support for global terrorism.

US-Iran War LIVE: Fourteen members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps were killed and two injured in an explosion during ordnance clearance in Zanjan province, where unexploded munitions threaten 1,200 hectares of agricultural land. The IRGC criticized the Trump administration's strategy shift.
 

US-Iran War LIVE: US President Donald Trump dismissed the 60-day limit of the War Powers Resolution as "totally unconstitutional" and indicated his administration would avoid seeking congressional approval for military actions related to Iran. Trump formally notified Congress and questioned the legality of the resolution, asserting it had never been used before.
 

US-Iran War LIVE: US President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's recent proposal to end the conflict, doubting that a final agreement is achievable. He commented on the disunity within Iran's leadership, suggesting it hampers negotiations. Trump noted that while Iran wants to make a deal, internal divisions complicate the situation. His remarks follow Iran's submission of a proposal related to advancing negotiations with the US.