US President Donald Trump launched a new operation seeking to open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, prompting Iran to lash out in an effort to keep control of the critical energy shipping route.

Trump made the pledge yesterday, despite Iranian warnings that US forces entering the Strait will be attacked.

US President Donald Trump had earlier announced the "Project Freedom" operation to "help free up" ships stuck in the key waterway. Iran said that would amount to a truce violation. DW has the latest.

The U.S. military is denying Iranian claims that it struck a Navy ship in the Middle East as President Trump launches a program to help vessels stuck in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's army also said it has prevented American destroyers from approaching the strait. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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