US Navy Destroyers Transit Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran Hostilities

Two US guided-missile destroyers sailed through the narrow Strait of Hormuz on April 11, marking the first passage since fighting began between the US and Iran. US defence officials say the move aimed to protect freedom of navigation and secure vital shipping lanes after threats to commercial tankers. The strait links the Persian Gulf to global markets, carrying a large share of the world’s oil shipments daily. Tensions run high as Tehran denies any transit occurred and warns the operation could breach diplomatic understandings. This transit underscores rising military pressure amid fragile ceasefire talks. Analysts suggest Washington wants to balance diplomatic negotiations with a show of naval strength to deter further escalation. Source: NDTV

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