Overview
- CENTCOM said two U.S.-flagged merchant ships cleared the strait Monday as the new operation got underway.
- The U.S. deployed guided‑missile destroyers, more than 100 aircraft, unmanned systems, and about 15,000 personnel for the mission.
- U.S. officials said Navy ships will stay nearby rather than escort every vessel and will share routing details to steer ships onto lanes assessed as safe.
- Iran’s military leaders warned they would attack any foreign force that approaches the strait and cast U.S. activity as a cease-fire violation.
- Iranian media claimed a U.S. frigate was hit near Jask, which CENTCOM denied, while President Trump said U.S. forces struck seven IRGC fast boats and UKMTO warned transit conditions remain critical with advice to use routes through Omani waters.