The U.S. military destroyed two Iranian small boats on Monday after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attempted to seize a U.S. Navy unmanned surface vessel patrolling the Strait of Hormuz,
The U.S. military’s action against Iranian boats highlights the ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. military destroyed two Iranian small boats on Monday after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC ) attempted to seize a U.S. Navy unmanned surface vessel patrolling the Strait of Hormuz , according to U.S. officials. The incident occurred near Iran’s Kargan port and Larak Island. Iranian media initially claimed that two fishing boats had been struck by a drone, leaving an unknown number of fishermen missing. DETAIL: A U.S. official said the boats were being operated by the IRGC as part of an attempt to capture the American naval drone , prompting U.S. forces to respond with two missiles…Open
President Trump believes the U.S. Navy has neutralized all mines in the vital Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump believes the U.S. Navy has neutralized all mines in the vital Strait of Hormuz. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. Navy has cleared or destroyed all of the mines in the Strait of Hormuz , warning Iran that any attempt to lay new mines would trigger an immediate military response. Trump said vessels involved in placing new mines would be “immediately and systematically destroyed.” Iran has not publicly responded. DETAIL: The strategic waterway has remained largely closed since the war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran began on February 28, disrupting a route that previously carried about 20 percent of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas shipments. The closure has…Open
Since the US-Iran war began in February, the Strait of Hormuz has become a complicated and dangerous maze for the numerous ships that used to cross it every day. It's no longer open or closed, but tankers have four risky options to choose from if they want to cross the waterway.
The U.S. and Iran expanded their targets in the latest round of strikes on Friday, as fighting over the control of the Strait of Hormuz reignites fears of an all-out war.
The U.S. and Iran expanded their targets in the latest round of strikes on Friday, as fighting over the control of the Strait of Hormuz reignites fears of an all-out war.Open
In Abu Dhabi , the largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates, AI is as much a part of daily life as reporting a pothole or making a doctor's appointment or paying a parking ticket — because AI does all that for you. - Abu Dhabi, the capital of one of the world's wealthiest and most globalized business hubs, has near-universal adoption of an app that knows when you need to renew your national ID or health insurance or vehicle registration. - The app's "AutoGov" feature goes a step further: It handles the paperwork and pays what's owed without being asked. Why it matters: The UAE made a massive bet on AI, spending billions on infrastructure and research, backed by long-term thinking and alignment from top leaders. Before the war with…
In Abu Dhabi , the largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates, AI is as much a part of daily life as reporting a pothole or making a doctor's appointment or paying a parking ticket — because AI does all that for you. - Abu Dhabi, the capital of one of the world's wealthiest and most globalized business hubs, has near-universal adoption of an app that knows when you need to renew your national ID or health insurance or vehicle registration. - The app's "AutoGov" feature goes a step further: It handles the paperwork and pays what's owed without being asked. Why it matters: The UAE made a massive bet on AI, spending billions on infrastructure and research, backed by long-term thinking and alignment from top leaders. Before the war with…Open
Shipping through the critical Strait of Hormuz has been cut in half following escalating military strikes between the U.S. and Iran, threatening global energy supplies and economic stability.
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for Middle Eastern oil, natural gas, and fertilizer exports, has drastically reduced following a series of strikes between the U.S. and Iran. Only 23 cargo ships passed through the critical waterway on Wednesday, against a prior daily average of 138. DETAIL: The escalation began after Iran attacked three commercial vessels near Oman, which lies across the Strait of Hormuz from Iran, prompting two days of heavy retaliatory U.S. strikes against Iranian fast boats, drone facilities, and other infrastructure. In response, Iran launched missile attacks on U.S. military bases and U.S. allies across the Middle East, further destabilizing the…Open
Iranian missile attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz threaten recent U.S.-Iran agreements and could prompt U.S. retaliation.
Iranian missile attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz threaten recent U.S.-Iran agreements and could prompt U.S. retaliation. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Iran ‘s military fired at least two missiles at commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz on the night of July 6, according to two U.S. officials, marking the latest escalation in the strategically vital shipping lane. One tanker traveling south near Oman was struck by an unidentified projectile, sparking a fire, while a second commercial vessel was also hit by an Iranian missile, leaving both ships with significant damage but no reported casualties. DETAIL: The attacks threaten to unravel a memorandum of understanding reached less than three weeks ago under…Open
