Two US commercial ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz together with military vessels, said US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at a press conference, APA reports.
He noted that after this operation carried out within the framework of the “Freedom Project”, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) is in contact with hundreds of ships, shipping companies, and insurers.
“Six ships from Iranian ports made an unsuccessful attempt to break the blockade of the US Navy and returned,” Hegseth said.
He stressed that the US mission in the Strait of Hormuz is temporary and that sooner or later the international community must assume responsibility. Hegseth called on the world to take action regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
