Iran-US Strait of Hormuz confrontation and 'Project Freedom'

Iran's navy reported firing warning shots or missiles to prevent US warships from entering the Strait of Hormuz, while the US Central Command denied any ships were struck. The US launched 'Project Freedom' to guide commercial vessels through the strait, but most shipping remains blocked. The UAE condemned a separate Iranian attack on an ADNOC tanker in the same waterway.

Sources

• Most shipping blocked at Hormuz despite US assurances Middle East Eye · Middle East
• US to 'guide' stranded ships from Hormuz: What we know about 'Project Freedom' France 24 · France

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