U.S.-Iran ceasefire tested as U.S. guides ships through Strait of Hormuz
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire remains in place for now, despite renewed Iranian attacks on UAE targets and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Navy destroyers defended vessels transiting the strait, destroying several Iranian small boats during a sustained assault. Iran insists its actions are defensive and warns ships to use its designated corridor, while maintaining it holds no hostility toward Gulf Arab nations.
- ▪Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirmed the U.S.-Iran ceasefire still holds, distinguishing it from the temporary Project Freedom operation.
- ▪U.S. forces repelled Iranian missiles, drones, and small boats while escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump stating seven or eight Iranian boats were destroyed.
- ▪Iran launched missile and drone attacks on the UAE for a second consecutive day, following 15 missiles fired on Monday, wounding at least three people.
- ▪Iran's Foreign Ministry claims it has no hostility toward Gulf Arab countries but blames U.S. military presence for regional insecurity.
- ▪Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned that any ships deviating from its declared corridor in the Strait of Hormuz will face a firm response.
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