How the US military could clear mines from the Strait of HormuzAn arsenal of drones, explosive‑laden robots and helicopters can help reduce risk, though de‑mining crews could still be vulnerable to Iranian attacks.By Cassell Bryan-Low, Reuters19 hours ago
US Navy destroyer intercepts Iranian-flagged vessel trying to skirt blockadeZero vessels have broken through the U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz since it began Monday, U.S. Central Command stated.By Riley Ceder35 hours ago
Amid focus on Strait of Hormuz, experts sound warning on Yemen’s Houthis and Red SeaForeign policy experts warn that the strait is not the only potential choke point that Iran and its proxies could leverage amid the war.By Tanya Noury2 days ago
Bill from vets in Congress would keep military roles open to womenThe bill, which lacks Republican sponsors, is explicitly described as a response to the Pentagon review of women in ground combat roles.By Hope Hodge Seck2 days ago
US blockade halts ship traffic to Iranian ports, CENTCOM saysNo ships entered or exited Iranian ports in the first 24 hours of a U.S. blockade involving more than 10,000 troops.By Eve Sampson3 days ago
Pentagon’s women-in-combat review reassigned; deadline extendedA Pentagon-ordered review on the effectiveness of women in combat is now under new management, Military Times has learned.By Hope Hodge Seck3 days ago