Two American warships passed through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Pentagon, a claim disputed by Iran. The United States say they want to secure the area and prepare for mine clearance. These tensions come amid ongoing negotiations between the two countries.
Two U.S. navy ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz today, as reported by Axios and later confirmed by the Pentagon. A senior Iranian military official, quoted by state television, denied these reports. The U.S. navy has begun “setting the conditions” for mine clearance, as reported by Le Parisien. However, Fars news agency stated that the U.S. has made “excessive demands” regarding the strait and other issues.
This American operation aims to reassure commercial ships to safely pass through the strait, Axios revealed. The ships operated as part of a broader mission to ensure the strait is completely cleared of sea mines previously laid by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, explained Centcom in a statement on X.
Negotiations in Progress
The United States and Iran, with Pakistan’s involvement, are holding talks on Saturday, April 11, in Islamabad, to transform the ceasefire into lasting peace. Later in the day, Donald Trump, on his social network Truth Social, stated that the U.S. had begun “the process of securing the Strait of Hormuz,” after over a month of blockage. The American president criticized countries that, in his view, have not done enough to secure the zone typically used by a fifth of the world’s oil.
“We are now starting the process to secure the Strait of Hormuz for the benefit of all countries around the world, including China, Japan, South Korea, France, Germany, and many others,” wrote Donald Trump on Truth Social. “Incredibly, they lack the courage or will to do the job themselves,” he added. Trump also expressed satisfaction that while the world’s oil tankers are heading to the U.S., these efforts are underway.
Published on April 11 at 10:00 PM by Léna Saint Jalmes, 6Medias
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