US Destroyers and Cargo Ships Cross Strait of Hormuz After Iran Warning
Two American-flagged merchant ships and U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers have transited the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions following a warning from Iran. The move supports Project Freedom, a plan unveiled by President Donald Trump to restore shipping traffic in the region. U.S. Central Command confirmed the destroyers are operating in the Arabian Gulf after the transit.
- ▪Two American-flagged merchant ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz with naval escort.
- ▪U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers supported the transit as part of Project Freedom.
- ▪The operation follows a warning from Iran regarding regional maritime activity.
- ▪U.S. Central Command confirmed the destroyers are now operating in the Arabian Gulf.
- ▪Project Freedom was revealed by President Donald Trump to ensure safe shipping in the region.
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By Jordan King and Toby MeyjesShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Two American-flagged merchant ships and Navy guided missile destroyers have transited the Strait of Hormuz in a bid to help restore shipping traffic under a plan revealed by President Donald Trump.U.S. Central Command said Monday that U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers were operating in the Arabian Gulf after navigating the waterway in support of Project Freedom.This is a developing story and will be updated....Related PodcastsRequest Reprint & LicensingSubmit CorrectionView Editorial & AI Guidelines
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