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US Air Force extends A-10 Warthog service to 2030 amid Iran conflict use

The A-10’s combat role in the Iran conflict justified its continued service

The US Air Force has extended the service life of its A-10 Thunderbolt II „Warthog“ ground-attack aircraft until 2030, reversing a planned retirement in 2026 amid renewed combat use in the Iran conflict. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink announced the decision via social media, stating the extension preserves critical close-air support capabilities while the defense … Weiterlesen …

Iran rapidly re-excavates missile launchers after ceasefire, defying US claims of decisive victory Iran rapidly re-excavates missile launchers after ceasefire, defying US claims of decisive victory

Iran has re-excavated approximately 100 missile launchers since a recent ceasefire, according to a New York Times report cited by Iranian military sources, signaling a rapid reconstitution of its offensive capabilities despite weeks of U.S. And Israeli airstrikes. How Iran preserved its arsenal during sustained bombardment To protect weapons from destruction, Iranian forces buried missile … Weiterlesen …

US Navy seizes Iranian cargo ship and blocks Strait of Hormuz

How the confrontation unfolded at sea

The US Navy seized and disabled an Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after its crew refused to turn back from a suspected blockade run, prompting Iran to vow retaliation and cancel planned talks with Washington. How the confrontation unfolded at sea The USS Spruance intercepted the Iranian vessel Touska, approximately 275 meters … Weiterlesen …

US Navy Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship Touska in Gulf of Oman, Escalating Iran-US Tensions

The US Navy seized an Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after its crew refused to turn back, punching a hole in the vessel’s engine room and boarding it to inspect the cargo, according to US Central Command. The seizure marks a sharp escalation in the ongoing Iran-US confrontation The incident occurred near … Weiterlesen …

US Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship Over Alleged Houthi Missile Components

Tehran condemned the seizure as an act of piracy and warned of a proportional response

The US seized an Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman on April 20, 2026, alleging it carried missile components bound for Houthi forces in Yemen. Tehran condemned the seizure as an act of piracy and warned of a proportional response Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the vessel was in international waters and its … Weiterlesen …