Trump Orders US Mission to Free Ships in Hormuz
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- Trump orders a U.S. mission to free ships in the Strait of Hormuz, mobilizing 15,000 personnel, over 100 aircraft, warships and drones.
- UKMTO reports a tanker struck by unknown projectiles 78 nautical miles north of Fujairah, with all crew unharmed.
- Iran has blocked nearly all Gulf shipping for more than two months, leaving up to 20,000 seafarers stranded and driving energy prices up.
- CENTCOM says the effort blends diplomatic outreach with military coordination to restore freedom of navigation.
- Brad Cooper warns any interference with the U.S. operation will be met with force.
Why it matters: Shipping firms regain access to the Hormuz corridor, saving billions in delayed cargo, while Iran loses leverage over global oil flows, tightening its economic pressure.
