Iran warns US to stay out of Hormuz after Trump says US will ‘guide’ ships
Summary
Iran’s military warned the US Navy not to enter the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump announced a plan to guide ships stuck there. Iran said it would attack any foreign forces entering the strait, while the US said it would use military support to protect commercial vessels.Key Facts
- Iran told the US Navy to stay out of the Strait of Hormuz and threatened military attacks if US forces entered.
- President Trump announced “Project Freedom” to help ships trapped in the strait move safely.
- Trump said the US will guide ships and warned any interference would be met with force.
- The US Central Command will send 15,000 military personnel, aircraft, warships, and drones to support the mission.
- Iran has blocked most shipping through the Gulf for over two months, raising global energy prices.
- Iran views any US move in the strait as breaking the ceasefire that started on April 7.
- Experts warned the US plan could lead to a dangerous military conflict with Iran.
- Petrol prices in the US have risen from under $3 to about $4.44 per gallon since the conflict began.
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