U.S. Central Command denied Iran’s claim that a U.S. warship transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by two missiles and forced to retreat. President Donald Trump on Sunday night announced “Project Freedom,” an attempt by the U.S. to “free” ships that have been stranded as a result of Iran’s de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM later said U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers are “currently operating in the Arabian Gulf after transiting the Strait of Hormuz in support of Project Freedom.” U.S. Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary
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