CENTCOM covertly helped 70 ships traverse the Iran-blocked Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks, amid ongoing tensions and limited public naval support.
A US military strike disabled a Gambian-flagged cargo ship heading to Iran, underscoring intensified maritime blockade enforcement amid unresolved US-Iran tensions and fragile negotiations.
Iran has delivered a 14-point peace plan to the US outlining conditions to end the Middle East conflict, while Washington remains doubtful about the proposal's acceptance.
Italy and Germany urge adherence to international law after Israel intercepts a humanitarian flotilla bound for Gaza, emphasizing the need for responsible diplomatic actions.
Israeli forces detained several vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla seeking to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, reinforcing the ongoing maritime blockade and complicating relief efforts.