Two US warships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz, the US claims

12 April, 2026, 12:55 pm

Last modified: 12 April, 2026, 12:57 pm

Two US warships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz, the US claims

12 April, 2026, 12:55 pm

Last modified: 12 April, 2026, 12:57 pm

Tensions have flared again over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important shipping lanes. The United States claims that two of its warships have crossed the strait into the Arabian Gulf and begun mine clearance work there. Iran has flatly denied this claim.

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