Two U.S. naval destroyers have transited the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command confirmed. The movement marks an effort by the U.S. Navy to clear potential mines within the vital waterway.
The mission also aims to establish new, secure routes for merchant ships navigating the strait. Following the transit, Iran reportedly issued a warning to the U.S. warships.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical international shipping lane. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.