In New Escalation, US Attempts to Force Open Strait As Iran Fires on Boats

"Maj. Gen. Ali Abdollahi stated that any foreign armed force, particularly the U.S. army, approaching the Strait of Hormuz would be subjected to attack, indicating a serious escalation in tensions."

"CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper confirmed that Iran had opened fire on U.S. warships, although he did not clarify if this action marked the end of the ceasefire agreement."

"The U.S. destroyed six Iranian small boats that attempted to interfere with their operations, while Iran's state media claimed that their vessels had not been destroyed."

The ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. appears to have collapsed as Iran launched missile and drone attacks on vessels. The U.S. initiated 'Project Freedom' to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran condemned as a violation of the ceasefire. Iranian military officials threatened to attack any foreign armed forces approaching the strait. Reports indicated that U.S. forces returned fire on Iranian vessels, resulting in the destruction of several small boats, although Iran disputed these claims.

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