U.S. Military Denies Iranian Attack on Navy Vessel Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
The U.S. military has refuted claims by Iranian news agencies that Iran struck a U.S. Navy vessel near the Strait of Hormuz. This denial comes as the U.S. initiates a new effort, termed 'Project Freedom,' to guide commercial ships through the strait, a critical maritime passage for global oil and gas supplies. The U.S. Central Command confirmed that two American-flagged merchant ships have successfully transited the strait, supported by Navy guided-missile destroyers. This initiative follows recent Iranian actions of attacking and blocking vessels in the region. The U.S. military's move is part of a broader strategy announced by President Trump to ensure the safe passage of ships, amidst ongoing tensions with Iran. 
