U.S. and Iran trade fire and threats as Trump's bid to open Hormuz rattles ceasefire
The US and Iran traded fire and threats as President Donald Trump's 'Project Freedom' aimed to break Tehran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz. The escalating tensions raised questions about the ceasefire that began on April 8.
The US and Iran exchanged fire and threats as Trump's 'Project Freedom' sought to open the Strait of Hormuz. The US military reported Iranian forces attacked US Navy and commercial ships with cruise missiles, drones, and small boats. Two US-flagged merchant vessels passed through the strait under US military protection. Iran denied successful crossings and claimed no damage to its navy ships. The UAE reported engaging 12 ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles, and 4 drones fired from Iran, which sparked a fire at an oil facility and injured three Indian nationals. Pakistan urged both sides to maintain calm and uphold the ceasefire.
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