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US reopens Strait of Hormuz after sinking six Iranian boats targeting civilian shipping
International
Published on 5 May 2026
Two US flagged ships crossed safely after the strikes
The US says it has reopened a key shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz after a security operation involving Iranian forces. It claims it sank six boats targeting civilian vessels and allowed two US flagged merchant ships to pass through safely. The move follows heightened tensions and is framed as part of efforts to keep regional shipping lanes open despite threats.
- US says it reopened a Strait of Hormuz shipping lane
- Six boats were sunk after attacks on civilian vessels
- Two US flagged merchant ships passed through safely
- Operation signals intensifying pressure around Iranian truce tests
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