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What is Project Freedom? Experts warn Trump’s plan to escort ships through Hormuz could backfire

The president announced an audacious bid to use the might of the US Navy to escort ships through the waterway

The Independent UK

Oil Prices Spike 5% After Iran Claims Missile Strike on US Vessel Before CENTCOM Denial Rolls Markets Back

Oil prices surged after false reports of a US warship attack near the Strait of Hormuz. The US denied the claims, causing prices to stabilize. Tensions remain high in the region.

International Business Times UK

UAE Says It Intercepted Missiles From Iran, First Since Ceasefire Began

The United Arab Emirates said on Monday that it successfully intercepted missile attacks from Iran, the first such event since the April 8 ceasefire.

International Business Times

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Competing Claims Over Alleged Missile Strike Add to US-Iran Tensions in Strait of Hormuz

A news outler widely regarded as closely aligned with the Iranian state first reported that two missiles struck a U.S. warship near Jask Island after ignoring warnings

Latin Times

US claims it has sank six Iranian boats targeting civilian ships as Trump moves to reopen Strait of Hormuz

US Central Command later said that two US-flagged merchant vessels had crossed the strait under its guidance

The Independent UK

Battle for Hormuz begins as U.S. military fights off Iranian attacks while seeking to break regime's grip on ship traffic through strait

Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper said Monday that U.S. forces destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted Iranian cruise missiles and drones.

Fortune

Oil Rises Amid Conflicting Information About Ships Crossing Through The Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices rose on Monday amid conflicting reports about whether U.S. ships were struck by Iranian forces after the U.S. said it would provide guidance to vessels so they could cross the Strait of Hormuz.

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U.S. Rejects Claims From Iranian Media That Tehran Forces Hit a Navy Ship Near Strait Of Hormuz

The U.S. is rejecting claims from Iranian media claiming that Tehran forces struck a Navy ship near the Strait of Hormuz after Trump said vessels would provide guidance to cross the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times

Trump says Iran has 'taken some shots' but caused little damage in Strait of Hormuz

Meanwhile, a senior admiral said the US had destroyed six Iranian boats and shot down missiles and drones fired at US Navy and commercial vessels by Tehran's forces.

Euronews

Iran-US war latest: US claims it has sunk six Iranian small boats as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz

The US president vowed to free commercial ships stranded in the waterway as part of so-called ‘Project Freedom’

The Independent UK

Iran Considers Arming Dolphins with Mines Against US Warships as Blockade Bites

Iran is contemplating using dolphins armed with naval mines to attack US warships in the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions rise over the US blockade impacting Iran's oil exports.

International Business Times UK

US Navy Pilots Stunned As 'Gimbal' UFO Outpaces F-18 Jets And Defies Physics Over Florida Skies

The Gimbal incident, a 2015 UFO sighting by US Navy pilots, remains unresolved. Investigations continue, focusing on sensor effects and known aerial objects.

International Business Times UK

Wreckage of a US Coast Guard ship lost during WWI has been found off the coast of England

The wreckage of a U.S. Coast Guard ship lost in a deadly attack more than a century ago, during World War I, was been discovered off the coast of England

The Independent UK

Divers find missing wreck of the biggest US Navy loss of World War One more than a century later

The missing vessel sank in just 3 minutes after being hit by a torpedo, leaving all 131 people on board dead

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Pete Hegseth Praises 'Unleashed Military Spirit' Amid Navy Sailors Leaking Photos of Meal Shortages and Poor Rations

Viral images and family reports alleging Navy meal shortages have sparked controversy, even as officials, including Pete Hegseth and the US Navy, deny any issues and praise military readiness.

The Guardian - AU

Oil price tops $126 a barrel after Trump warns Iran blockade could last ‘months’

Markets spooked as US president appears willing to keep up naval blockade and Iran keeps strait of Hormuz all but shut

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth Questioned Why Minesweepers Were Sent to Singapore Weeks Before Iran War

The Pentagon is under scrutiny for positioning US Navy mine-clearing ships far from the Strait of Hormuz before conflict with Iran, raising questions about strategic preparedness.

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New Photos Emerge of US Sailors' Small Meals; Service Member Allegedly Lost 17 Pounds During Iran Deployment

Photos reveal inadequate meals for US troops during Iran conflict, raising concerns about nutritional support. A mother reports her son lost 17 pounds, contradicting military assurances.

International Business Times UK

More Shocking Photos From USS Lincoln Reveal Single Meat Patties and Sparse Trays as Sailors Report Losing Weight Amid War in Middle East

Reports of food shortages on US Navy ships, including USS Abraham Lincoln, have surfaced despite Pentagon denials. Sailors and families have shared images and testimonies of sparse meals and delayed care packages.

The Independent UK

Bulletin AM briefing: Trump warns UK with ‘big tariff’ over tech tax

Trump threatens ‘big tariff’ on UK unless they drop key policy. Starmer made ‘biggest mistake of his life’ over Mandelson appointment, Labour backbencher says Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended. US Navy sailor prepped for minesweeping in Strait of Hormuz injured in bizarre attack. Britain set to be hotter than Ibiza…

International Business Times UK

Iranian Footage Of IRGC Boarding Ships In Strait Of Hormuz Appears To Be Staged, Says BBC Verify

Iranian footage of IRGC boarding ships in the Strait of Hormuz is under scrutiny, with experts suggesting some scenes were staged after the ships were seized

International Business Times UK

Trump's Navy Secretary Pick Sparks Outcry Over 'KKK Hood' Requests, Race Claims and 'Witchcraft' Warnings

President Trump's choice for Navy Secretary, Hung Cao, faces scrutiny over past remarks and military record, sparking political and public debate amid leadership changes at the Pentagon.

The Mary Sue

US Secretary of the Navy Abruptly Departs from His Post

In a shocking twist of events, the US Secretary of the Navy, John Phelan, was ousted from his post. He’s the latest Trump official to be relieved from his position. But the timing has left people uncertain, as there is an ongoing blockade at the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times

Is Hung Cao the New Acting Navy Secretary? Inside John Phelan's Resignation and Sudden Leadership Shake-Up

Hung Cao becomes Acting Navy Secretary following John Phelan's sudden resignation. Cao's controversial past remarks and military background spark debate amid Pentagon leadership changes.

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