Global
As part of an expanded military operation involving 17 warships and 100 aircraft, Washington announced the successful seizure of the Iranian ship "Tosca" using calculated "disabling fire" tactics. Military officials confirmed that the operation aimed to paralyze vessels breaching the blockade without total destruction to minimize risks to crews. This escalation coincided with the arrival of a third U.S. aircraft carrier in the region and intensified operations to clear the Strait of Hormuz of naval mines. Amid warnings from President Trump designating any mine-laying attempt as a "legitimate target for immediate destruction," these events reflect the peak of military tension in strategic corridors for 2026.
