Hegseth says Iran ceasefire is holding despite Iranian attacks on UAE, ships in Strait of Hormuz

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is holding. He called Project Freedom, the effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz that drew Iranian attacks on Monday, a separate and “temporary” operation. CBS News’ Natalie Brand and Eleanor Watson have more. Source link

Trump says China not challenging US on Iran, touts Xi as ‘very respectful’ amid Hormuz tensions

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump said the U.S. hasn’t “been challenged by China” on the conflict with Iran, describing leader Xi Jinping as being “very respectful” with tensions remaining high over the Strait of Hormuz.  Trump made the remark Tuesday at the White House ahead of his visit next week … Read more

Trump takes questions on Iran war amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

Trump takes questions on Iran war amid Strait of Hormuz tensions – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump took questions on the war in Iran on Tuesday in the Oval Office after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave another update on the operations in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News’ Aaron … Read more

US and Iran Trade Strikes in Strait of Hormuz as Tensions Escalate

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US intercepts 6 ships trying to run American blockade during operation to open Strait of Hormuz

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Secretary of War Pete Hegseth revealed Tuesday that six ships attempted to bypass the U.S. military’s blockade of Iranian ports during the operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but they were all turned around. “In fact, six ships tried to run the blockade out of Iranian … Read more

Watch Live: Hegseth, Caine give Iran war update after U.S. and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine are holding a news conference Tuesday morning as the ceasefire in the Iran war faces serious tests. U.S. Navy destroyers on Monday fended off a sustained barrage of Iranian missiles, attack drones and small boats as they helped two commercial vessels transit the Strait … Read more

Live Updates: Iran ceasefire, control over Strait of Hormuz tested as U.S. guides ships through Iranian fire

  4m ago Saudi Arabia calls for “de-escalation, restraint” and diplomacy amid “military escalation in the region” After Iran launched its first attack on a Persian Gulf neighbor in almost a month on Monday, lashing out as the U.S. started an operation to guide tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia’s government issued a … Read more

Trump opens Hormuz under fire with ‘Project Freedom’ as Iran warns of attacks

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is unfolding under fire, with American forces intercepting Iranian missiles and drones and destroying attack boats targeting commercial shipping as they begin moving vessels through one of the world’s most critical waterways. U.S. Central Command said two U.S.-flagged … Read more