Trump warns Iran after US ships transit Strait of Hormuz under fire
The Pentagon said missiles, drones and attack boats were intercepted, and US forces carried out counter-strikes on Iranian military sites.
- On Thursday, three United States destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz when Iranian forces launched a coordinated assault involving missiles, drones, and small boats; United States forces intercepted the attack and conducted retaliatory strikes on Iranian launch sites and command centers.
- While President Donald Trump insisted the ceasefire remains in place, Iranian officials described the incident as an "exchange of fire" and claimed to have inflicted "significant damage" on American vessels while downing two "hostile" drones.
- Boasting on Truth Social, Trump noted that drones were "incinerated while in the air," then warned he would "knock them out a lot harder, and a lot more violently" if Iran did not sign a deal.
- The Trump administration is considering relaunching "Operation Freedom" this week to break the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, potentially using regional bases for military escorts, The Wall Street Journal reported.
- Saudi Arabia and Kuwait lifted restrictions on United States military activity, positioning the region for potential expansion of operations against Iran as tensions escalate following the confrontation.
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A US warship has been attacked in Hormuz, prompting US Navy fire. Furthermore, US Navy ships have also been attacked in Qasim Bandar Abbas.
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