Overview
- CENTCOM said two U.S.-flagged merchant ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz Monday under new escorts, in what it described as early progress toward restoring traffic.
- Iran said it targeted a U.S. warship near Jask and warned foreign forces to coordinate with Tehran, while the U.S. denied any vessel was hit and reported defensive intercepts and sunk Iranian small boats that Iran disputes.
- UAE officials reported drone and missile attacks that caused a fire at Fujairah and said a tanker linked to ADNOC was targeted, as Oman confirmed injuries from a separate strike in Bukha.
- The U.S. said it deployed guided‑missile destroyers, more than 100 aircraft, drones, and about 15,000 personnel, and advised commercial ships to transit via Omani waters inside an enhanced security area.
- The strait carries roughly one‑fifth of seaborne oil, and the fresh incidents pushed prices higher, with Brent crude jumping about 5% after early reports of a U.S. ship being struck.