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U.S. warships cross Strait of Hormuz for first time since Iran war began [View all]
Last edited Sat Apr 11, 2026, 02:26 PM - Edit history (1)
Several U.S. Navy ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, a U.S. official told Axios.
Why it matters: The move was not coordinated with Iran. It is the first time U.S. warships crossed the strait since the beginning of the war.
The operation was aimed at increasing confidence for commercial ships to cross, sources say. It came as peace talks between the two sides kicked off in Pakistan.
"This was an operation that focused on freedom of navigation through International waters," the U.S. official said.
Driving the news: The official said the Navy ships crossed the strait from east to west to the Gulf, and then made their way back through the strait to the Arabian Sea.
The Iranian government reportedly called the crossing a ceasefire violation and threatened to attack the ships, per state media reports.
A U.S. official says the U.S. received no such warning.
Why it matters: The move was not coordinated with Iran. It is the first time U.S. warships crossed the strait since the beginning of the war.
The operation was aimed at increasing confidence for commercial ships to cross, sources say. It came as peace talks between the two sides kicked off in Pakistan.
"This was an operation that focused on freedom of navigation through International waters," the U.S. official said.
Driving the news: The official said the Navy ships crossed the strait from east to west to the Gulf, and then made their way back through the strait to the Arabian Sea.
The Iranian government reportedly called the crossing a ceasefire violation and threatened to attack the ships, per state media reports.
A U.S. official says the U.S. received no such warning.
https://www.axios.com/2026/04/11/us-iran-navy-strait-of-hormuz
**Update: Mine Clearing Operations Reportedly Underway**
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