Iran is sending a message that it, not the United States, will decide when the disruption to global energy supplies ends.

Iran's Guard challenges President Trump's statements, urging the US to deploy warships through the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf "if it dares."

Beyond missiles and UAVs, sea mines pose a major concern in the Strait of Hormuz, as these inexpensive asymmetrical weapons could disrupt the world's vital oil shipping lane.

Iran is employing a tactic of launching small numbers of missiles and drones at a continuous frequency, rather than the massive barrages seen in previous conflicts.

At 3:30 p.m. on 1/3, two deafening explosions rocked Dubai International Financial Centre. Vu Hai Duc crouched down, clutching his head on the shaking floor.

Iran announced the seizure of two foreign vessels accused of smuggling about one million liters of oil near Farsi island, escorting them to shore.