US Clarifies its Operation in Hormuz is "Defensive" and They Do Not Seek Confrontation with Iran
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the current truce with Iran remains in effect during its "defensive" operation to assist ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, because Iranian attacks do not exceed the "threshold" that would justify a resumption of hostilities. In the first [...]
TL;DR
- The current truce with Iran is being maintained during a defensive operation in the Strait of Hormuz.
- US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated that Iranian attacks have not surpassed the "threshold" to justify restarting combat.
- The operation, called "Project Liberty," is described as independent, defensive, focused, and temporary.
- This initiative is distinct from previous US attacks on Iran.