Iran says it temporarily closed parts of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most crucial shipping lanes, for a military drill and missile test.

Oil prices are on the rise on Tuesday as Iran partially closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping path, to conduct military drills.

According to social media posts cited by the report, locals complain the calls come with little notice and sometimes include fathers of large families. Women in Grodno have posted that their husbands were ordered to report immediately,

The Philippine and U.S. militaries are preparing for one of their busiest joint training schedules yet this year.

President Trump says he is still pushing for a deal, giving Tehran roughly 10 to 15 days to reach an agreement even as the Pentagon prepares for the possibility of sustained strikes. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.

Iran and the United States are waging gunboat diplomacy as talks over Tehran's nuclear program hang in the balance following Israel's 12-day war on the country in June and the Islamic Republic carrying out a bloody crackdown on nationwide protests.