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Persian Gulf U.S. Central Command forces completed an additional round of strikes against Iranian military targets on July 8 to degrade Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping and civilian mariners in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation followed earlier strikes on July 7.

U.S. forces struck approximately 90 Iranian military targets, including air defense systems, coastal surveillance assets, missile and drone storage sites, naval capabilities, and military logistics infrastructure along Iran’s coastline, according to CENTCOM.

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Explosions were reported in Bahrain and Kuwait that day, with air sirens activated across Bahrain and Kuwait’s army stating it intercepted what it described as hostile missile and drone attacks.

Central Command (CENTCOM) stated it conducted strikes on Iranian military targets including surveillance infrastructure, communication systems, air defense sites, drone storage facilities, and mine-layer capabilities near the Strait of Hormuz.

STRAIT OF HORMUZ — U.S. Central Command forces conducted additional strikes against multiple Iranian military targets on June 27 in response to Iran’s drone attack on the Panama-flagged tanker M/T Kiku.

The tanker was transiting near the strait carrying more than two million barrels of crude oil when struck by a one-way attack drone on June 27 at 8:30 a.m. UTC (12:00 p.m. local time in the Strait of Hormuz region), according to the CENTCOM statement.

MIDDLE EAST — Iranian drone activity targeted Bahrain territory early on June 27. The Bahrain Foreign Ministry said that the activity constituted “a flagrant violation of its sovereignty, a blatant threat to the safety of citizens and residents, and a blatant breach of international laws.”

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the drone attacks by Iran that targeted Bahrain. It also called the attacks “a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and a threat to its security and stability.”

STRAIT OF HORMUZ — U.S. Central Command forces struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites on June 26 in response to an Iranian one-way attack drone strike on the Singapore-flagged cargo ship M/V Ever Lovely the previous day while the vessel was exiting the Strait of Hormuz along the Omani coast.

The official CENTCOM release detailed the strikes as a response to the ship attack and noted that the action violated the existing ceasefire. The IRGC said that it targeted U.S. positions within the region in response.

SOMALIA — The Somali Armed Forces, supported by international partners, carried out a series of airstrikes on June 24 and 25 targeting locations of Al-Shabaab (U.S.-designated terrorist group) in the areas of Gayfo, Ruun Idris, and Ali Gaduud.

The operations focused on sites the Somali Defense Ministry described as mobilization centers, training facilities, and weapons storage locations used by the group.

GULF OF OMAN — A cargo vessel was struck on its starboard side by an unknown projectile 7.5 nautical miles southeast of Dahit, Oman, on June 25.

The vessel’s master (captain) stated there were no casualties and no environmental impact. Authorities are investigating. Vessels in the area were advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity.

SOMALIA — U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on June 23 in the vicinity of Quumbi, approximately 14 miles (23 km) southeast of Afmadow, according to the June 24 release.

The command stated that the action forms part of ongoing joint efforts with Somali forces to reduce the group’s ability to threaten U.S. personnel and citizens abroad.

AMERICAS AND ASIA-PACIFIC — Twin earthquakes of magnitude 7.5 and 7.2 struck western Venezuela early on June 25, causing building collapses in Caracas and other areas and prompting authorities to announce a state of emergency.

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake occurred off the northern coast of Japan at approximately the same time, producing strong shaking but no reported damage or injuries.

NORTHWEST SYRIA — U.S. Central Command forces conducted a precision airstrike in northwest Syria on June 19 that killed Ali Husayn al-Ulaywi, identified by the command as a senior ISIS leader.

The strike forms part of ongoing U.S. efforts to disrupt and eliminate individuals the command says are seeking to attack Americans abroad or the U.S. homeland. The command’s forces continue to work alongside regional partners.

CARIBBEAN SEA — U.S. Joint Task Force (JTF) Southern Spear conducted a strike on a vessel in the Caribbean Sea on June 21.

U.S. Southern Command stated that intelligence indicated the vessel was transiting along known routes for drug trafficking and engaged in such operations. The command reported that two males were killed during the action and six male survivors were present.

SOUTHERN SOMALIA — U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on June 19 in the vicinity of Welmaro, approximately 64 miles (103 km) north of Kismayo.

The strike was carried out in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, according to U.S. Africa Command.

ARABIAN SEA — A skiff carrying five armed persons approached a product tanker approximately 50 nautical miles southeast of Al-Shihr, Yemen, on June 21 according to United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Warning 072-26.

The vessel conducted evasive maneuvers and altered course away from the skiff. The vessel and crew remained safe and continued to the next port of call. Authorities are investigating the incident.

SOMALIA — U.S. Africa Command conducted airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab on June 18 in the lower Juba region, approximately 47 miles (76 kilometers) northwest of Kismayo, in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia.

The command described the action as part of continued efforts alongside Somali partners to reduce the group’s ability to threaten U.S. forces and citizens abroad.

SOUTHERN SOMALIA — U.S. Africa Command, in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on June 16, according to an AFRICOM statement on June 19.

The strike was carried out in the vicinity of Route 109, approximately 73 km northwest of Kismayo Airport.

NIGER — Nigerien security forces repelled an armed attack on Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey on June 18.

The al-Qaeda-affiliated group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) claimed responsibility for the attack via its Az-Zallaqa Foundation media arm, according to the group’s statement and Nigerien authorities.

MIDDLE EAST — U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding on June 17.

The agreement declares an immediate and permanent end to military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon. It begins removal of the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports within 30 days.

CYBER — The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued an alert on June 18 directing organizations to immediately terminate active sessions, reset administrative and Virtual Private Network passwords, and harden FortiGate appliances and Secure Sockets Layer gateways targeted in the FortiBleed credential exposure campaign.

The alert addresses cyber activity by threat actors involving leaked credentials for approximately 74,000 internet-accessible Fortinet devices, including firewalls and Virtual Private Network gateways used by government and private sector organizations worldwide, per the agency alert.

EASTERN PACIFIC — Joint Task Force Southern Spear struck a vessel in the Eastern Pacific on June 18, killing three men aboard, according to U.S. Southern Command.

SOUTHCOM Intelligence had confirmed the vessel was traveling along known drug-trafficking routes and was engaged in such operations. No U.S. military forces were harmed.

GULF OF ADEN — The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported June 17 that a merchant vessel was approached to within four meters and fired upon by two skiffs carrying an unknown number of armed persons approximately 105 nautical miles northeast of Aden, Yemen. The vessel deployed its security team and returned fire.

The suspect skiffs disengaged and moved more than four nautical miles away. UKMTO Warning 071-26, issued on June 17 reported that the crew is safe. The vessel name and type remains withheld. No injuries were reported.

EASTERN PACIFIC — Joint Task Force Southern Spear struck a vessel that U.S. Southern Command stated was engaged in drug trafficking operations in the Eastern Pacific on June 16.

The strike was directed by the commander of U.S. Southern Command, Gen. Francis L. Donovan. The Command stated that the vessel was transiting known narco-trafficking routes and actively involved in trafficking operations.

ENGLISH CHANNEL — The Russian Defense Ministry stated that the frigate Admiral Grigorovich fired small-arms warning shots into the water ahead of the UK-registered yacht Bright Future on June 16 after the yacht approached on a course that created collision risk in foggy conditions.

The British Defense Ministry confirmed it is investigating the incident, no injuries or damage are reported as a result of the incident.

MIDDLE EAST — On June 15 the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran announced they had reached a memorandum of understanding on the cessation of hostilities and other matters.

The agreement provides for the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, and the lifting of the United States naval blockade.

ENGLISH CHANNEL — Royal Marine Commandos and National Crime Agency officers boarded the sanctioned Russian shadow fleet oil tanker SMYRTOS in international waters of the English Channel in the early hours of June 14.

The six-hour operation was the first UK-led interdiction of its kind against vessels linked to Russian efforts to evade oil sanctions. UK forces secured the vessel, which now sits at anchor off the south coast of England under monitoring while investigations proceed.

NORTHERN ARABIAN SEA — On June 14, U.S. Navy assets responded to a distress call from 14 Indian mariners whose vessel was sinking due to engine failure roughly 80 nautical miles east of Ras Al Hadd, Oman, per the U.S. Navy release.

A P-8 maritime patrol aircraft arrived first, dropped a life raft, and monitored the crew. The merchant vessel M/V Jabal Ali 9 recovered 11 mariners from the raft.

VENEZUELA — The Department of War, in full collaboration with Venezuelan security forces, conducted a strike on a Tren de Aragua compound in Venezuela earlier this week, according to a statement by the U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth today.

TdA founder and leader Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also known as “Niño Guerrero,” was confirmed to have been killed during the strike.

STRAIT OF HORMUZ — According to a statement by U.S. Central Command, U.S. forces intercepted and shot down multiple one-way attack drones that Iran launched in an attempt to strike commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz on June 13.

Central Command stated that the interceptions occurred in recent hours. Traffic flow through the strait continues unimpeded. The international trade corridor remains open for transit.

MIDDLE EAST — U.S. President Donald Trump has cancelled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran this evening. The decision followed discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran that reached the highest level of Iranian leadership and received approval from all parties involved. The Naval Blockade stays in full force and effect until the transaction is finalized.

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WASHINGTON — Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed June 11 that sophisticated building systems detected an air quality issue at the Pentagon, triggering standard protection protocols that include a shelter-in-place order for the affected area along with hazmat team deployment.

Multiple floors and corridors inside the Pentagon were locked down while others were evacuated. The Pentagon Force Protection Agency hazmat team responded with support from Arlington County Fire and EMS units. No injuries were reported in available accounts.

Middle East, U.S. forces struck targets inside Iran for a second consecutive day on Wednesday while air defenses in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan engaged Iranian missiles and drones in attacks that ran from Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) began launching the latest round of strikes, which it says were carried out in self defense, at 5:15 p.m. ET on Wednesday against Iranian military surveillance capabilities, communication systems, and air defense sites, and attributed the strikes to Iran’s “unwarranted and continued aggression.”

STRAIT OF HORMUZ — U.S. Central Command forces completed strikes against Iran on June 9 targeting air defense, ground control stations, and surveillance radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz.

The strikes were in response to the downing of a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter on June 8 at 7:33 p.m. ET while patrolling near the coast of Oman.

MIDDLE EAST — CENTCOM: U.S. forces “began launching self-defense strikes against Iran at 5 p.m. ET today at the Commander in Chief’s direction, in response to yesterday’s downing of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter."

Iranian news agency Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) has reported explosions in Qeshm Island and in Sirik, Iran.

STRAIT OF HORMUZ — U.S. forces rescued two crew members from a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter that was shot down near the coast of Oman on June 8 while the aircraft was patrolling regional waters.

The soldiers were recovered within approximately two hours and remain in stable condition. The cause of the incident is under investigation, although a statement by U.S. President Donald Trump said that the helicopter was shot down by Iran.

Gulf of Oman, U.S. Central Command reported that it has disabled the unladen Palau-flagged MT Marivex on June 8 after the vessel attempted to sail to an Iranian port in violation of the ongoing blockade against Iran.

An F/A-18 Super Hornet from the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) fired a precision munition into the ship’s engineering and steering spaces after the crew failed to comply with directions.

EUROPE — The National Armed Forces of Latvia (NBS) issued an orange-level air threat alert on June 8 after a foreign UAV entered Latvian airspace. Latvian authorities attributed the incursion to Russian electromagnetic warfare.

NATO Baltic Air Policing fighters (French Rafales from Šiauliai Air Base) were activated. The drone was shot down over an uninhabited area around 10:05 local time. The possible air threat ended and was lifted in all regions by 10:20 local time. No injuries or damage reported, and fragment search is ongoing.

Middle East, Iranian forces launched multiple waves of ballistic missiles toward Israeli territory beginning June 7. Israeli air defense systems engaged the missiles while sirens activated across several areas through June 8.

The strikes marked the first direct Iranian missile attack on Israel since the April ceasefire. Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters channels designated the operation as Operation True Promise 5, describing it as a conditional response to Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s Dahieh suburb earlier on June 7.

ISRAEL — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has reported that Iran has launched missile toward the state of Israel. Defensive systems are currently operating to intercept. Iraq has closed off its airspace and suspended navigation for the Baghdad International Airport

MIDDLE EAST — U.S. Central Command stated on June 7 that American forces shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones after the drones threatened international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

The command provided no further details on the exact timing, precise location of the engagements, interception methods, or any resulting effects on shipping.

MIDDLE EAST — U.S. Central Command forces intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and one-way attack drones launched toward the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf neighbors on June 5.

Iran fired seven ballistic missiles launched toward Kuwait and Bahrain hours after CENTCOM shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones. The drones posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic.

MIDDLE EAST — On June 4 the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem issued a security alert directing U.S. citizens across the Middle East to exercise increased caution.

The advisory states that high tensions have left the security environment complex and subject to rapid change.

UKRAINE — On the morning of June 4 the switchyard at the Zaporizhzhya Thermal Power Plant came under heavy attack, according to information the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant provided to the International Atomic Energy Agency.

The IAEA team at the ZNPP observed light smoke rising from the direction of the ZTPP and heard sounds of military activity. ZTPP staff are sheltering as a result of the attack.