White House gave Iran private message before new Hormuz operation
Summary
The White House warned Iran privately about a planned U.S. mission to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz and told Iran not to interfere. Despite the warning, Iran attacked U.S. Navy ships and other vessels, but the U.S. said the ceasefire is still holding, while officials remain ready to resume fighting if ordered by President Trump.Key Facts
- A Trump administration official informed Iran on Sunday about the upcoming U.S. operation called "Project Freedom."
- The operation aims to guide ships safely through the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
- Iran launched several attacks on U.S. Navy ships, commercial vessels, and targets in the UAE on Monday.
- U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth and General Dan Caine said the attacks did not reach the level to restart major combat.
- Both U.S. officials said the military is ready to resume war quickly if President Trump orders it.
- The operation did not significantly increase ship traffic through the strait in the first two days.
- Iranian officials said progress is happening in talks with the U.S., which are being mediated by Pakistan.
- The UAE reported another missile and drone attack from Iran on Tuesday, which their air defenses responded to.
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