The US initiates a $100 million humanitarian aid program to Cuba while maintaining sanctions and exploring military options against Havana's regime.
US military strikes on Iranian infrastructure escalate tensions, prompting Iranian retaliation and regional security alerts, with significant implications for global energy markets.
The US lifts its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, reopening a vital oil passage and setting a 60-day negotiation period aimed at a broader peace deal with Iran.
US airstrikes on Iran reignited conflict, prompting Tehran to close the Strait of Hormuz and target US bases, raising global energy and trade concerns.
CENTCOM covertly aided around 70 commercial ships through the Iran-blockaded Strait of Hormuz, balancing maritime commerce flow with regional security risks amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions.
The US military conducted defensive strikes on missile sites and mining vessels in southern Iran, reinforcing protection of American forces amid an active ceasefire and complex diplomatic negotiations.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister says the UN proposal to monitor the Strait of Hormuz lacks support from key parties and its future is uncertain.