Iranian attacks caused no major damage in Hormuz, says Trump

Former President Donald Trump addressed the recent Iranian provocations in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that the attacks resulted in negligible damage. While acknowledging that Iran "taken some shots" and that a South Korean cargo ship was impacted, Trump downplayed the overall harm, notably omitting any mention of alleged attacks on the UAE and Oman. This approach appears aimed at stabilizing oil prices amidst rising global tensions.

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Iran has taken some shots at unrelated Nations with respect to the Ship Movement, PROJECT FREEDOM, including a South Korean Cargo Ship. Perhaps it’s time for South Korea to come and join the mission!

In a statement via Truth Social, Trump directly called on South Korea to participate in the ongoing mission to safeguard maritime traffic. He highlighted that, apart from the South Korean vessel, no other ships have suffered damage transiting the strait. U.S. forces reported intercepting and destroying seven small Iranian military boats that were reportedly threatening commercial shipping, a claim that Tehran has denied, stating none were sunk.

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Other than the South Korean Ship, there has been, at this moment, no damage going through the Strait.

The U.S. military, under the banner of "Project Freedom," is actively working to ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Admiral Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), confirmed that U.S. Apache and Seahawk helicopters engaged six Iranian boats, and that U.S. forces effectively neutralized all missiles and drones fired at both U.S. Navy and commercial ships. This operation underscores the critical importance of the Strait as a vital route for global energy exports.

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six Iranian small boats threatening commercial shipping,” Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of US Central Command (CENTCOM), told journalists. US forces also “effectively engaged” all “missiles and drones that were fired at both us and the commercial ships,” Cooper said.