The USS Alaska has surfaced near Gibraltar, sending a nuclear deterrent signal to Tehran as President Trump warns the ceasefire is on "life support" and regional tensions escalate.
The cost of the US military campaign against Iran, Operation Epic Fury, has soared to $29 billion. The Pentagon cites rising equipment repairs and operational costs for the $4 billion jump.
President Trump announced Project Freedom to escort neutral ships out of the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM begins the mission Monday amid warnings from Tehran and concerns over the April 7 ceasefire.
Diaspora journalists rally in New York demanding release of detained reporters in Bangladesh and withdrawal of alleged false cases amid growing press freedom concerns.
An Iranian VLCC carrying 1.9M barrels of oil has reached the Far East after evading a U.S. naval blockade. Maritime monitors report the ship went dark after departing the Strait of Malacca.
At least three passengers have died on the MV Hondius following a suspected Hantavirus outbreak in the Atlantic. The ship is heading to port for full quarantine and testing by health officials.
