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

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son and "heir apparent" of former dictator Muammar Gaddafi, has been assassinated at his residence in Zintan. On February 3, 2026, a four-man masked commando unit successfully breached the security of Saif al-Islam's villa, disabling surveillance cameras before a direct armed confrontation. The 53-year-old’s death has been confirmed by his legal team and the Libyan Attorney General's office.