Two U.S. merchant ships cross Strait of Hormuz under Trump's new operation
Summary
Two U.S.-flagged merchant ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday with help from the U.S. Navy as part of a new military effort called "Project Freedom." This operation aims to protect commercial ships in the area amid tensions with Iran, which has warned that U.S. actions may increase risks in the region.Key Facts
- Two U.S.-flagged merchant vessels sailed through the Strait of Hormuz with U.S. Navy support on Monday.
- The U.S. military launched "Project Freedom" to help guide and protect ships passing through the strait.
- U.S. guided-missile destroyers also passed through the strait and are operating in the Gulf.
- The U.S. changed its rules of engagement to allow striking immediate threats, such as fast boats or missile positions.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. "has absolute control" of the waterway but will only fire if attacked.
- Iran warned that U.S. actions could make the situation more dangerous and asked ships to avoid the strait without permission.
- Iranian news claimed Iranian missiles hit a U.S. ship, but the U.S. denied this and said only warning shots were fired by Iran.
- The situation remains tense as both sides maintain military activity in the area.
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