Incredibly rare joint trip through Strat of Hormuz follows recent seizure by Iranian forces of two oil tankers

US Navy's 5th Fleet, based in Bahrain, says is 'working with regional allies and partners to increase the rotation of ships and aircraft' that patrol key Strait of Hormuz

US Navy releases video from capture of Panamanian-flagged ship, says IRGC's harassment of vessels 'contrary to international law and disruptive to regional security and stability'

Iranian navy says its own sub took action against US vessel in strategic Strait of Hormuz; 5th fleet calls statement 'more Iranian disinformation'

Spokesman says that while L3 Harris Arabian Fox MAST-13 speedboat carrying sensors and cameras drew attention of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, trip took place without incident

The strait is crucial for global energy supplies; the suggestion, seen as a trial balloon, comes from the editor-in-chief of the Kayhan newspaper

Two 5th Fleet ships buzzed by three Iranian vessels as they transit strategic waterway, fire warning flare as fast crafts head straight at them

Iranian news agency says new support vessel will ensure the security of trade routes, help maintain Tehran's 'authority' over waters in area

President Rouhani hails 'historic day'; state media claims $2 billion project to pipe oil 1,000 kilometers to new facility indicates defeat of US sanctions

As Makran and Sahand appear to head for the Atlantic, some American officials worry they are carrying weapons for Venezuela; others expect them to turn back soon