Trump confirms US, Iran traded fire in Hormuz, says all three American naval vessels “transited very successfully”
Summary
US President Donald Trump confirmed that three US Navy destroyers passed successfully through the Strait of Hormuz despite coming under fire from Iranian forces, resulting in damage to Iranian attackers but no harm to the American ships.
Key Points
- President Donald Trump confirmed an exchange of fire between US and Iranian naval forces in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Three US Navy destroyers successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz under fire from Iran without sustaining damage.
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have conducted coordinated attacks involving missiles and drones on US destroyers, claiming damage to American vessels.
- Trump warned Iran of stronger future retaliation if a deal is not signed quickly and described a continued US naval blockade termed as a 'Wall of Steel.'
