Trump says U.S. will guide ships in Strait of Hormuz; Iran threatens attacks
The Washington Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Iran's military has warned it will attack U.S. forces if they try to approach the Strait of Hormuz.
- President Donald Trump announced the U.S. would soon start escorting ships through the strait as a humanitarian effort.
- The measure aims to assist countries whose vessels and supplies have been stranded in the region for weeks.
- Trump did not specify what actions the U.S. would take or whether any American forces would be put at risk.
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