- Iranian drones caused damage in Hamad, Bahrain, as IRGC launched counter-attacks on U.S. targets in Bahrain, while Trump threatened further strikes.
- IRGC claimed closure of vital waterway while Iran targeted US fleet in Bahrain; IMO condemned the attack, and Trump signaled further military action.
The US Navy is patrolling and blockading the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for Iranian oil exports.
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Updated Sep 22
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What happened
The US Navy is patrolling and blockading the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for Iranian oil exports.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.The status of the blockade of Iranian shipping in Hormuz is currently under review.1 source
- Escalating tensions rise as the US Navy claims full control of the Strait of Hormuz, while Donald Trump demands Iran compensate for casualties.Sub-event
Iran increases its influence/control over the Strait of Hormuz.1 source
US Navy patrols and blockades the Strait of Hormuz, impacting vital Iranian oil exports.1 source
US military action supports oil flow through Hormuz, challenging Iranian control.1 source
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IRGC claimed closure of vital waterway while Iran targeted US fleet in Bahrain; IMO condemned the attack, and Trump signaled further military action.Also in this story
- Iran strikes US command centers and bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
- US attack kills Indian mariners near Hormuz while Trump warns Iran about the consequences of the ongoing conflict.
The entities involved
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United States Navy
maritime branch of the United States military
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Hormuz
city in Hormozgan Province, Iran
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Related events
- The US asserts operational control over the key waterway in Hormuz, implementing a blockade amid escalating tensions with Iran.
- War and closure of the Strait of Hormuz involving Tehran, with a secret U.S. mission supporting oil tankers.
- Iran responded to US blockade with missile attacks, while Houthis attacks are endangering vital oil flows in the region.
- Iran has restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, leading to US naval blockades and rising gas prices in the US.
- Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump has issued threats regarding infrastructure targets in the area. Houthis are also attacking shipping in the Red Sea.