A two-week ceasefire in the Iran War entered its sixth day Monday as President Donald Trump moved to impose a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after weekend peace talks in Islamabad failed to produce an agreement. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the blockade would take effect at 10 AM Eastern Time, covering the entirety of Iran’s coastline including ports and oil terminals. The order applies to vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports, regardless of their origin. China on Monday morning called for unobstructed navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun saying it was in the “common interest of the international community” to keep the waterway secure and open. Iran’s Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Ghalibaf mocked the blockade threat on Sunday, suggesting it would backfire on American consumers. “Enjoy the current pump figures,” he wrote on X. “With the so-called ‘blockade,’ soon you’ll be nostalgic for $4–$5 gas.” A spokesman for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters said Monday that Iran would implement a permanent system to control the Strait of Hormuz even after the war ends, and that vessels affiliated with Iran’s enemies would continue to be barred from crossing…
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As the American-Israeli war on Iran entered its third day Monday, Israel was rocked by Iranian missiles while Israel and the U.S. continued air operations over Iran. Hezbollah also retaliated against Israel, launching missiles against Israel from Lebanon. Israel responded with strikes, killing more than two dozen people President Donald…
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Not all MOLLE handcuff pouches are created equally. This article, as well as the feature video with Chris Sizelove, discusses handcuff pouch design and how the BFG model might be exactly what you’re looking for, or it might not be. A handcuff pouch is purpose built to hold handcuffs but…
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USMC Awards Gentex Contract for Integrated Helmet Systems The Department of War made the following announcement on Friday, 10 April, 2026 at COB; Gentex Corp., Simpson, Pennsylvania, is awarded a $128,484,849 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the Integrated Helmet Systems. This contract provides for the procurement of Integrated Helmet Systems with…
Hungarian voters on Sunday ousted Prime Minister Viktor Orban after 16 years in power, delivering a sharp defeat to one of Europe’s most prominent right-populist leaders and paving the way towards smoother relations between Budapest and the European Union. Peter Magyar, a former Orban ally who campaigned against corruption and…
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HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. — Air Force Special Operations Command has begun hosting AI Bootcamps, a pioneering training course designed to arm servicemembers with the skills to ethically and effectively integrate artificial intelligence into their daily duties. The course stems from the command’s commitment to leveraging emerging technologies to maintain…
A ceasefire to the Iran War entered its fourth day Saturday as Iranian and U.S. delegations met in Islamabad, Pakistan, to try negotiating a settlement to the conflict. These are the highest-level face-to-face talks between the two nations since Iran’s Islamic Revolution in 1979. Talks between the U.S. delegation —…
ANDERSONVILLE, TN – April 10, 2026 – IWI US, a leader in innovative firearms manufacturing, is proud to announce the official launch of the ARAD 5. Born from a direct request by Israel’s Tier 1 military and law enforcement teams, the ARAD 5 delivers unwavering reliability in extreme environments. Having already seen…
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Scotland played a pivotal role as a training ground for some of the most Elite Allied forces, including the U.S. Army Rangers, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), and the Jedburgh teams. The rugged landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, combined with the expertise of the Special Operations Executive (SOE) &…
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Fort Belvoir, Va – The United States Army is currently executing the most significant overhaul of its acquisition enterprise in decades, designed specifically to increase modernization, reduce bureaucracy, and get critical warfighting capabilities into the hands of America’s Soldiers as fast as possible. This new powerhouse organization marks a fundamental shift…
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Luminae Shooters Belt Designed with a rigid Carbon insert, the Shooters Belt offers 2″ of height which accommodates two rows of MOLLE compatible slots. It includes a rigid Velcro inner trouser belt and Austrialpin Cobra Buckle. Key Features: Lightweight, extremely rigid construction 2″ width for perfect MOLLE compatibility No pouch…
Here at SOFREP we get a good amount of gear for testing and review. By and large, most is pretty good. If gear is well-made, built to serve a purpose, and functional, someone is going to use and enjoy it, and I often pass along good gear to people who…
