US says it has missile destroyers in Gulf and two American ships have crossed Strait of Hormuz
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- US deployed two guided‑missile destroyers into the Gulf to break Iran’s blockade and support “Project Freedom.”
- Iran fired a warning shot near Jask and claimed it forced a US warship to turn back, though CENTCOM denied any missile strike.
- CENTCOM reported two US‑flagged merchant vessels successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz while the destroyers operated.
- Trump announced “Project Freedom” to guide stranded commercial ships out of the restricted waters, pledging safe passage.
- Fars news agency said two missiles hit the US warship near Jask, a claim CENTCOM refuted.
Why it matters: Global oil traders gain a 2.5% price boost as the Strait reopens, while Iran loses a strategic chokehold; the move lowers the risk of a broader US‑Iran naval clash, easing supply‑chain volatility.
