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6 articlesUS says Iran ceasefire holds despite exchange of fire in Gulf
The US State Department stated that Iran did not breach a ceasefire agreement in the Middle East despite a military exchange of fire in the Persian Gulf on Tuesday. Washington's assessment suggests the incident fell within acceptable bounds of the fragile truce. The report comes from Reuters correspondents based in Dubai and Washington.
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Maersk says one of its ships passed through strait under US military protection
Maersk reported that one of its vessels, the Alliance Fairfax, has exited the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz under U.S. military protection after being stranded since Feb. 28 when conflict with Iran erupted. The ship is a U.S.-flagged vessel operated through the company's Farrell Lines subsidiary.
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Hegseth and Caine pressed on βkamikaze dolphinsβ in Iran waters report: βLike sharks with laser beams?β
Defense Secretary Hegseth faced questioning about reports of Iranian military dolphins in the Persian Gulf. The article frames this as a notable claim made days before a Congressional deadline regarding continued military operations in the region.
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2 U.S. Navy destroyers transit Strait of Hormuz after dodging Iranian onslaught
Two U.S. Navy destroyers passed through the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Persian Gulf after encountering what defense officials characterized as an Iranian military action. The article reports the transit was completed successfully but frames it as occurring after 'dodging' an 'Iranian onslaught.'
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US and Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters
The U.S. and Iran conducted military operations in the Persian Gulf on May 4, described as part of a contest for control of the Strait of Hormuz. The article reports simultaneous attacks by both parties but provides limited specifics about the nature, scale, or casualties of these operations.
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Here's what happened in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump's plan to guide ships took effect
President Trump announced Project Freedom, a U.S. military operation to guide ships stuck in the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News reports on the initiative with analysis from national security expert Aaron MacLean.
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