Pete Hegseth says the naval blockade of Iran’s ports are going “global”

Pete Hegseth says the naval blockade of Iran’s ports are going “global” – CBS News Watch CBS News The White House said in-person Iran peace talks will resume this weekend in Pakistan. It comes as the war approaches 8 weeks. CBS News’ Eleanor Watson and Cristian Benavides have the latest details on the war and … Read more

Naval escorts will likely be needed when Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron CEO says

Washington — Chevron’s chief executive said it’s likely that the U.S. Navy may need to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz once it reopens in order to ensure a level of security.  The standoff over the strait has intensified amid Iran’s threats against the critical channel and a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, … Read more

Trump likes a naval blockade. But Iran presents big differences from Venezuela and Cuba

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has turned to naval blockades to pressure the governments of Venezuela, Cuba and now Iran to meet his demands, but his preferred tactic is confronting a very different reality in the Middle East than in the Caribbean. Unlike Cuba or Venezuela, Iran choked off a crucial trade route for energy … Read more

Iran reimposes ‘strict control’ over Strait of Hormuz, citing continued U.S. naval blockade

Iranian military officials said Saturday that conditions in the Strait of Hormuz have reverted to “strict control,” citing the continued U.S. blockade of its ports, just one day after declaring the waterway “completely open.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “Control over the Strait of Hormuz … Read more

U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports goes into effect

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports goes into effect 08:04 UP NEXT What Will the Blockade of Hormuz Mean for the US Economy? 02:11 Trump Says US Navy Will Blockade Hormuz in Major Escalation 02:23 Vice President Vance … Read more

U.S. naval destroyers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM says

Two U.S. Navy destroyers had transited the Strait of Hormuz to begin mine-clearing operations in the vital waterway, U.S. Central Command said Saturday. The destroyers crossed through the Strait and operated in the Arabian Gulf, CENTCOM said on social media. Additional U.S. forces, including underwater drones, will “join the clearance effort in the coming days,” … Read more

New satellite images show fires, naval base damage across Iran after US-Israeli strikes

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New satellite images offer a stark look at the devastation inside Iran after U.S.-Israeli strikes, while also revealing the damage left behind by Tehran’s retaliatory attacks across the region. According to U.S. Central Command, which oversees American military operations across the Middle East, U.S. forces struck more … Read more

Trump says U.S. sunk 9 Iranian naval ships in latest update on military operation

Trump says U.S. sunk 9 Iranian naval ships in latest update on military operation – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump announced Sunday on social media that the U.S. “destroyed and sunk 9 Iranian Naval Ships” as the massive military operation in Iran that began Saturday continues. CBS News White House correspondent Willie James … Read more