US EditionUS Denies Claim Iran Hit American Warship Near Strait of Hormuz
CENTCOM said no U.S. Navy ships were hit as oil prices rose more than 3% and the U.S. launched a new escort mission for stranded commercial vessels.
- U.S. Central Command denied reports on Monday that a U.S. Navy vessel was struck by two missiles near the port of Jask, directly refuting claims from Iranian state media.
- President Donald Trump announced 'Project Freedom' on Sunday, an initiative to guide commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz following the April 13 naval blockade intended to pressure Tehran.
- The U.S.-led Joint Maritime Information Center established an 'enhanced security area' near Oman, warning mariners that usual routes contain mines that have not been fully surveyed and mitigated.
- Major General Pilot Ali Abdollahi warned that any foreign military force approaching the Strait will be targeted as Tehran reviews a U.S. response to its 14-point proposal.
- Brent crude oil rose 2% and West Texas Intermediate climbed more than 1% on Monday, while shipping expert Jakob Larsen warned the U.S. effort risks hostilities breaking out again.
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There are reports from Iran about rocket attacks on a US military ship, but Donald Trump's government is promptly responding and denying an alleged attack. The report comes a few hours after the launch of a new US initiative in the Strait of Hormus.
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Trump team denies Iran hit US warship entering Hormuz Strait
The Trump administration has denied reports from Iranian media on Monday that a US Navy warship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz. After US President Donald Trump said this weekend that the US Navy would help “guide” commercial ships through the strait, in what was referred to as “Project Freedom,” an Iranian official described it as a ploy to “provoke” […] The post Trump team denies Iran hit US warship entering Hormuz Strait appeared first on Asi…
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