Middle East crisis live: Iran warns it will attack US forces if they enter strait of Hormuz after Trump says US will help ‘guide’ stranded ships
A tanker was hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz shortly after former President Donald Trump announced a U.S. effort to guide stranded ships through the waterway. Iran has warned the U.S. military against entering the strait, asserting control over its security amid heightened regional tensions. The maritime security threat level in the strait remains critical due to ongoing military activity and unmitigated hazards like mines.
- ▪A tanker reported being hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz near Fujairah, UAE, but all crew were reported safe.
- ▪Donald Trump announced a U.S. effort to guide ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a humanitarian gesture for neutral countries.
- ▪Iran’s armed forces warned that U.S. forces would be attacked if they entered the Strait of Hormuz, claiming responsibility for regional maritime security.
- ▪The Joint Maritime Information Centre says the security threat level in the strait is critical due to active military operations and unsurveyed mines.
- ▪Mariners are advised to coordinate with Omani authorities and consider safer routes south of the traffic separation scheme.
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