U.S. Vice President Vance said the U.S. struck Iran in response to attacks on shipping and is applying leverage to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report circulating via security-focused channels.
U.S. Vice President Vance stated that the United States has struck Iran in response to attacks on vessels and is applying diplomatic and military leverage to guarantee freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a single source on security channels. The statement aligns with a broader U.S. campaign against Iranian maritime aggression in the strategic waterway over recent weeks. As The Zioneer has reported, Iran has actively enforced a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, including missile strikes on commercial vessels and oil tankers, leading to U.S. CENTCOM kinetic responses. The Vance statement is the first formal U.S. administration confirmation of a direct military strike on Iran in this context, though no operational details were provided. The claim remains unverified by official U.S. sources and without independent corroboration.
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