Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated sharply after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released new footage showcasing a high-intensity naval operation involving the seizure of two vessels reportedly linked to India-bound maritime routes. The visuals depict fast-moving Iranian speedboats intercepting commercial ships, with masked commandos boarding under heavy coordination. The footage highlights operations involving the vessels identified as Epaminondas and MSC Francesca, with scenes showing armed personnel securing control mid-sea and conducting onboard inspections, including sensitive areas such as engine rooms and the bridge. WATCH

US President Donald Trump has once again grabbed headlines, this time while reacting to Apple CEO Tim Cook’s exit after a 15-year run at the tech giant. What began as a message of praise quickly turned into a self-focused narrative, with Trump recalling a past phone call from Cook during his presidency. According to Trump, the Apple chief reached out with a “big problem” that only he could solve, before adding a controversial twist to the story, claiming Cook was essentially calling to “kiss my ass.” WATCH