The story so far
Strait of Hormuz Crisis
Tracked across 13 sources · Updated 4h ago
US dropped a proposed 20% Hormuz transit fee for Gulf deals, reimposed blockade on Iranian ports, and launched strikes after Iran attacked ships, killing Indian sailors. India tracked seafarers and protested. Iran threatened to block more routes and ruled out talks. Ships avoided US-guided transits.
How it unfolded
15 Jul 2026
Ships refusing US-guided Hormuz transits
15 Jul 2026
US launches fresh strikes on Iran
15 Jul 2026
Second Indian sailor confirmed dead in Hormuz attacks
15 Jul 2026
Iran threatens to block more vital seaways
15 Jul 2026
India orders real-time monitoring of seafarers
15 Jul 2026
US reimposes blockade of Iranian ports
14 Jul 2026
India protests Iran over sailor killed in attack
14 Jul 2026
US drops 20% Hormuz fee, opts for Gulf deals
What happened earlier
Latest updates
Latest
Full story →Trump to witness return of US soldiers killed in Iran war
President Donald Trump will attend a ceremony for four U.S. service members killed in Iranian attacks in the Middle East.
The service members will return to U.S. soil in flag-draped caskets.
The ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday.
The event involves the return of remains of U.S. soldiers killed in Iran war.
Earlier · 5d ago
Full story →MEA says Chabahar Port terminal 'did not suffer any damage' amid reports of US strikes
MEA confirmed Chabahar Port terminal in Iran suffered no damage during recent US strikes.
Reports suggesting damage to the strategic port were clarified by MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
India operates the terminal at Chabahar Port, which is of key strategic importance to India.
Earlier · 5d ago
Full story →No Damage To Terminal In US Attacks On Chabahar Port: Centre
India stated that the Shahid Beheshti terminal at Chabahar port in Iran suffered no damage from US strikes.
The US conducted attacks on the Chabahar port, a key maritime gateway in Iran.
The Indian government confirmed the terminal's safety on Friday.
Earlier · 4d ago
Full story →Iran Strikes Al Udeid Air Base, Claims US Aircraft Destroyed In 'Operation Nasr 2'
Iran launched retaliatory strikes on US assets in Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, Oman and Syria under operations including 'Operation Nasr 2'.
The IRGC Aerospace Force targeted the US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, claiming destruction of a long-range radar system and several US strategic aerial refuelling aircraft.
The IRGC Ground Force struck US military positions in Kuwait, claiming destruction of a HIMARS launcher and missiles.
Ballistic missiles and drones targeted US military aircraft in Jordan, with IRGC claiming several aircraft destroyed.
CENTCOM denied IRGC claims of captured US troops in Syria, stating no U.S. troops have been killed or captured.
Earlier · 4d ago
Full story →Two US troops killed, another missing in Jordan attack as Iran warns Washington of 'heavier costs'
Two US service members were killed and one is missing after an attack in Jordan.
Iran warned Washington of 'heavier costs' in connection with the incident.
The attack occurred near the border with Syria, with Iranian-backed groups suspected.
This is a significant escalation in regional tensions involving US forces.
The US has vowed to respond appropriately to the attack.
