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U.S. destroyers, merchant ships pass through Strait of Hormuz - washingtonpost.com

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President Trump announced on Sunday the beginning of Project Freedom, an operation under which the U.S.

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military will "guide" ships stranded for weeks in the Persian Gulf out via the Strait of Hormuz.

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CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.

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US Has Opened a Passage Through Hormuz, Central Command Says - Bloomberg.com.

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US Has Opened a Passage Through Hormuz, Central Command Says Bloomberg.comView Full Coverage on Google News

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**Summary:** Two vessels were attacked near the Strait of Hormuz hours apart, coinciding with President Trump's announcement that the U.S. military would guide ships through the strait. **Why It Matters:** This event highlights ongoing tensions in the region and potential security concerns for global shipping routes, particularly those passing through the

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