US Destroys Seven Iranian Boats under “Project Freedom” Mission
US forces destroyed seven Iranian small boats in the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump announced on Monday. The operation marks a fresh escalation in securing this strategic waterway. The strikes were carried out under “Project Freedom,” a US-led effort to protect commercial shipping from Iranian harassment. Trump urged international partners, including South Korea, to join the mission and help stabilize Gulf shipping lanes. The Strait of Hormuz handles about 20% of global oil shipments and has long been a geopolitical flashpoint. Iran’s fast-attack “mosquito fleet” has used swarming tactics, mine deployment and vessel harassment in recent months. US officials say the action was defensive and focused on safeguarding maritime commerce. Iran, however, insists it will respond to what it calls provocative US naval activities. Further details are expected at an upcoming Pentagon briefing.
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