US Destroys Six Iranian Ships In Straight Of Hormuz During ‘Project Freedom’
U.S. Central Command reported that American forces destroyed six Iranian boats threatening commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz during 'Project Freedom.' The operation, launched by President Donald Trump, aims to secure safe passage for commercial ships through the strategic waterway. Admiral Brad Cooper stated that U.S. defenses successfully repelled drone attacks and sank all hostile boats using helicopters and other assets.
- ▪U.S. Central Command destroyed six Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪'Project Freedom' is a U.S. Navy operation to protect commercial shipping in the region.
- ▪Admiral Brad Cooper said U.S. forces used Apaches and other helicopters to sink the Iranian boats.
- ▪Two U.S. ships have safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours.
- ▪President Trump stated that negotiations with Iran are not progressing due to internal disarray.
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Politics US Destroys Six Iranian Ships In Straight Of Hormuz During ‘Project Freedom’ (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images) Reagan Reese White House Correspondent May 04, 2026 1:42 PM ET May 04, 2026 1:42 PM ET Reagan Reese White House Correspondent Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) head Adm.
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