U.S. Navy's primary special operations force
The US military has boarded and seized two Iranian tankers, the Tifani and Majestic X, in ongoing efforts to disrupt Iran's maritime support networks. The operations are part of a broader maritime enforcement campaign following a week-long blockade outside the Strait of Hormuz. The vessels are now in US custody, with the White House deciding their future. The US has also turned back dozens of Iranian ships attempting to enter or exit ports since the blockade began. These actions occur amid tense negotiations between Iran and the US, with Iran condemning the seizures as piracy. The US aims to prevent illicit oil transfers and weaken Iran's economic support, intensifying regional tensions.
This weekhas produced mixed results for President Donald Trumpin Republican primaries. Trump-backed candidates won key Senate contests in Alabama and Georgia but lost the GOP gubernatorial primary in Georgia, where self-funding billionaire Rick Jackson defeated the presidents pick, Burt Jones. The outcomes will reshape November battlefield maps.
The Senate confirms a permanent FEMA administrator candidate who has pledged objectivity and faster disaster decisions, amid concerns about partisan influence and staff downsizing.
The Pentagon has rolled out annual testosterone screenings for service members aged 30 and older, with younger troops able to volunteer. Officials describe the measure as part of maintaining a “strong, resilient and capable” fighting force, while experts warn on possible health risks and ethical concerns about medical oversight.