Trump Claims Progress in Iran Talks, 'Operation Freedom' Escort Mission Halted
Former US President Trump announced the suspension of US escort operations in the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress in negotiations with Iran. This aims to reach an agreement to end the conflict in the Middle East.
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(Central News Agency Washington 5th comprehensive foreign report) US President Trump today stated that in view of progress in negotiations with Iran, he will suspend US escort operations in the Strait of Hormuz to reach an agreement with Iran to end the Middle East war. The US "Operation Freedom" escort mission was halted just one day after its launch.
Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important?
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AFP reported that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said today that the US offensive operations against Iran have ended, but Washington also warned that it is ready to launch a "devastating" response to any new attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine said earlier that if ordered, the US military could resume combat operations at any time.
The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy warned that vessels deviating from Iran's approved shipping lanes would face a "strong response." Iran's chief negotiator said that after a series of attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran had "not even started playing for real."
The United Arab Emirates announced that it had intercepted missiles and drones from Iran for the second consecutive day, but Tehran denied it.
The Iranian military's Khatam Al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said: "The armed forces have not launched any missile or drone attacks." (Compiled by: Lu Ying-tzu) 1150506
Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important?
Data source: US Energy Information Administration, China Customs
AFP reported that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said today that the US offensive operations against Iran have ended, but Washington also warned that it is ready to launch a "devastating" response to any new attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine said earlier that if ordered, the US military could resume combat operations at any time.
The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy warned that vessels deviating from Iran's approved shipping lanes would face a "strong response." Iran's chief negotiator said that after a series of attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran had "not even started playing for real."
The United Arab Emirates announced that it had intercepted missiles and drones from Iran for the second consecutive day, but Tehran denied it.
The Iranian military's Khatam Al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said: "The armed forces have not launched any missile or drone attacks." (Compiled by: Lu Ying-tzu) 1150506