US intercepts 6 ships trying to run American blockade during operation to open Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military intercepted six ships attempting to bypass its blockade of Iranian ports during the launch of 'Project Freedom' to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth described the operation as defensive, aimed at protecting commercial shipping from Iranian aggression. American forces have established a security presence in the region with destroyers, aircraft, and surveillance assets.
- ▪Six ships attempted to run the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and were turned around.
- ▪Project Freedom is a defensive operation focused on protecting commercial shipping from Iranian harassment.
- ▪Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated that the U.S. has established a 'red, white and blue dome' of protection over the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪The operation is distinct from Operation Epic Fury and is described as temporary in duration.
- ▪Iran has been accused of harassing civilian vessels and attempting to impose a toll system on shipping through the strait.
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War With Iran US intercepts 6 ships trying to run American blockade during operation to open Strait of Hormuz U.S. military's Project Freedom operation is underway to combat Iranian aggression By Greg Norman-Diamond Fox News Published May 5, 2026 8:26am EDT | Updated May 5, 2026 8:58am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video WATCH LIVE: Secretary Hegseth, General Caine speak at Pentagon briefing Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force General Dan Caine provide updates on the Iran conflict and respond to questions on key national security issues. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Secretary of War Pete Hegseth revealed Tuesday that six ships attempted to bypass the U.S.
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