"American forces are actively assisting efforts to restore transit for commercial shipping, as U.S. Central Command stated in a recent announcement."
"Iranian Armed Forces will attack any foreign force, particularly the U.S. military, if it attempts to approach or enter the Strait of Hormuz, according to Maj. Gen. Ali Abdollahi."
"Reopening the strait has been a central issue in the negotiations between Iran and the United States since they agreed to a ceasefire on April 7."
"Iran has insisted on using its control over the strait as leverage to demand the unfreezing of assets and war reparations."
Two U.S.-flagged commercial vessels navigated the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. Central Command initiated operations to restore maritime traffic. Iranian officials threatened that U.S. interference would breach a ceasefire. Iran's military warned of attacks on foreign forces, particularly the U.S., if they approach the strait. The UAE accused Iran of a drone attack on a tanker. Reopening the strait is crucial for global oil and gas shipments and remains a contentious issue in U.S.-Iran negotiations following a ceasefire agreement.
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