2026-08-09

CENTCOM said on Aug. 8 that US naval personnel conducted maintenance on F/A-18 Super Hornets aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln to keep the carrier strike group combat-ready, and that US forces have forced 53 merchant vessels to alter course, rendered two vessels unseaworthy, boarded and inspected two vessels, and allowed more than 30 vessels carrying humanitarian aid to transit the blockade as it continues strict maritime enforcement against Iran.

CENTCOM said on Aug. 8 that US naval personnel conducted maintenance on F/A-18 Super Hornets aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln to keep the carrier strike group combat-ready, and that US forces have forced 53 merchant vessels to alter course, rendered two vessels unseaworthy, boarded and inspected two vessels, and allowed more than 30 vessels carrying humanitarian aid to transit the blockade as it continues strict maritime enforcement against Iran.

2026-08-09

Israeli energy minister says he opposes the Gaza agreement now being drafted and assesses Hamas is plotting a deception.

Israeli energy minister says he opposes the Gaza agreement now being drafted and assesses Hamas is plotting a deception.

2026-08-09

以色列能源部长：我们反对目前正在拟定中的加沙协议。据我评估，哈马斯正在策划一场欺骗。

以色列能源部长：我们反对目前正在拟定中的加沙协议。据我评估，哈马斯正在策划一场欺骗。

2026-08-09

Israel's energy minister said Israel does not trust any agreement proposed by Hamas.

Israel's energy minister said Israel does not trust any agreement proposed by Hamas.

2026-08-09

以色列能源部长：我们不相信哈马斯提出的任何一纸协议。

以色列能源部长：我们不相信哈马斯提出的任何一纸协议。

2026-08-09

U.S. Vice President Vance said on the 8th that talks with Iran are ongoing and the U.S.-Iran confrontation remains in the "mid-game." He told Fox News the conflict has not ended but has moved beyond the opening phase. Washington is deploying diplomatic, economic and military measures to secure the best outcome. Vance said the U.S. priority is to maximize oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz and is watching whether Iran will make the long-term changes needed to improve relations; if not

U.S. Vice President Vance said on the 8th that talks with Iran are ongoing and the U.S.-Iran confrontation remains in the "mid-game." He told Fox News the conflict has not ended but has moved beyond the opening phase. Washington is deploying diplomatic, economic and military measures to secure the best outcome. Vance said the U.S. priority is to maximize oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz and is watching whether Iran will make the long-term changes needed to improve relations; if not, the U.S. will continue to apply pressure. He added the U.S. is working to establish a navigation mechanism to ensure safe passage for vessels, including mine-clearing, which would also require Iran to commit not to fire on merchant ships.