US and Iran are locked in an economic battle of attrition over the Strait of Hormuz, using blockades and control to strangle each other financially.
US officials report observing increased Iranian drone activity, mining threats in Hormuz, and missile site activity prior to recent strikes.
US military strikes Iranian missile sites near a southern port, citing threats to naval vessels.
UK forces at Gibraltar are prepared to deploy autonomous mine-hunting gear if a peace deal is reached.
Iran and Oman are in talks over a payment system for ships in the Strait of Hormuz, amid global economic strain.
Vessels are disabling tracking systems in the Strait of Hormuz, raising safety alarms amid rising regional tensions.
Vessels are increasingly using spoofing to hide their movements, raising concerns for global trade and security.
Strait of Hormuz effectively blocked by US naval actions and fear of Iranian attacks, disrupting global shipping.
Iran introduces a new system to regulate maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route.
US Defense Secretary claims Strait of Hormuz cease-fire is holding, despite Iran's state broadcaster calling it a failure.