The Middle East faces escalating tensions following a severe naval confrontation between US and Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz. After American jets neutralized three tankers in the Gulf of Oman, Tehran responded with strong defiance, boasting an increased missile capacity and readiness.
CENTCOM announced that US destroyers passing through the Strait of Hormuz blocked Iranian missile and drone attacks before launching self-defense strikes on Iranian military targets linked to the assault.
The Russian Ministry of Digital Development has declared temporary restrictions on mobile internet and SMS services in Moscow for the May 9 Victory Day celebrations. These measures aim to ensure public safety and address potential security threats during the event.
Voters in England, Scotland, and Wales are participating in major regional and local elections today. The process includes selecting 5,000 councilors and several mayors, defining the governance landscape across the United Kingdom's primary territories.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hosted Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in Ankara, where the two countries signed multiple agreements covering energy, trade, agriculture, transportation and defense cooperation during high-level strategic talks.
Israel launched its first strike on Beirut since the ceasefire, according to Defense Minister Israel Katz. Israeli officials said the operation targeted a Hezbollah Radwan Force commander under instructions from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The US temporarily suspended the “Freedom Project” operation in the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations with Iran progress. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Tehran to accept US conditions and warned over sanctions violations.