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.
Savar BSL activists organized a protest rally against frequent power outages and soaring fuel prices, warning of stronger movements if the energy crisis across Bangladesh is not resolved soon.
Admiral Brad Cooper is briefing President Trump on new military options, including "powerful" strikes and seizing parts of the Strait of Hormuz to secure Iran's enriched uranium stockpile.
Trump reveals Putin's offer to manage Iran's enriched uranium. Despite a "very good" 90-minute call, Trump insists on ending the Ukraine war before accepting Russian help on Iran.
Trump warned Iran to "get smart soon" and sign a deal as he ordered an extended naval blockade. The move rejects Iran's proposal to delay nuclear talks while the U.S. military "turns the screws".
Aid groups call for a humanitarian corridor in the Strait of Hormuz as the US-Iran conflict halts shipping, doubles oil prices, and leaves 45 million people at risk of severe food shortages.
