US sinks Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones as it opens Strait - Reuters
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The U.S. military destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted Iranian cruise missiles and drones as part of an operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy shipments.
Tensions escalate between the U.S. and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump warning of overwhelming military retaliation if U.S. ships are targeted, as the U.S. launches 'Project Freedom' to safeguard commercial vessels.
The U.S. military destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted Iranian cruise missiles and drones as part of an operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy shipments.
The U.S. military destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted Iranian cruise missiles and drones as part of an operation to free up shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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