The Los Angeles Times says Gibraltar’s release of the Iranian oil tanker shows the US is facing resistance from its allies.

A new survey shows that Japanese people oppose sending forces to the Persian Gulf to join a US-led coalition.

Britain says it will join a US-led naval mission purportedly aimed at protecting shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, where Washington has recently increased military provocations against Iran.

Russia says Washington is looking for a pretext to further pressure Iran in the Persian Gulf region.

A top Iranian commander says US warships deployed to the Persian Gulf get permission for movements there from Iranian forces, who are in full control of the strategic waters.

The port deal allows US reduce dependence on the Hormuz Strait to commute in the Persian Gulf region.

Iran's chief of staff says the IRGC Navy enjoys high levels of combat readiness and will respond to any violations of the international rules in the Hormuz Strait.

The missile successfully destroyed a target at a distance of 250 km, commander of IRGC's Aerospace Division Brig. Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh said Thursday.