US Navy Turns Away Two Ships in Strait of Hormuz
📡 Sydney Morning Herald / The Age · 1 min read ·
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The United States military has turned away two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, marking an escalation in its naval operations against Iran. The move comes after Washington reimposed a naval blockade on the country. The US has launched additional strikes since reinstating the blockade, though officials did not specify the nature or target of those strikes. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman, through which about 20% of the world’s oil passes. The US Navy has not disclosed the nationality or cargo of the two ships turned away.