- Iran's navy warned enemy warships against entering the Strait of Hormuz on Monday
- US President Trump announced efforts to free ships stuck in the strait starting Monday
- Iran's Army chief Amir Hatami declared a strong response to US naval presence in the region
Iran's navy reportedly issued a "swift and decisive warning" on Monday, preventing enemy warships from entering the Strait of Hormuz, according to state TV.
In a "humanitarian gesture" to support neutral nations amid the US-Iran conflict, US President Donald Trump on Sunday had stated that the country would begin an attempt on Monday to liberate ships stuck in the strait.
Meanwhile, while commenting on today's incident, Iranian Army chief Amir Hatami, in a tweet, said, "In the name of the Compeller Lord. The children of the Iranian nation are the vigilant eyes of the Persian Gulf. Every inch of these waters is within the range of our will. The American aircraft carriers, with the stealth of radar silence, imagined they could approach the Strait of Hormuz, but our response was fire. Cruise missiles and combat drones took to the skies; the security of this region is Iran's red line."
A US destroyer was struck by two missiles while cruising close to the port of Jask at the southern entrance to the strait, according to the semi-official Fars news agency, and it turned back from its effort to cross the strait.
Iran's armed forces warned foreign navies on Monday that they would face a "decisive response" if they crossed the Strait of Hormuz.
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Since February 28, the majority of commercial shipping has been unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The disruotion turned into a "dual blockade" last month, as the US imposed an additional blockade to prevent vessels from leaving and arriving at Iranian ports.
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