US President Trump declared the war over, while the military shot down Iranian drones in the Strait of Hormuz.
According to US media reports, the incident occurred when Iranian drones were attempting to stop a ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Iranian military claims that the ship was crossing the waterway without permission, which is a violation of regulations.
The US military retaliated to stop this attack. A US official confirmed that they had shot down two of Iran's 'one-way attack' drones.
These drones are also known as suicide drones, which destroy themselves by crashing into their target.
Despite this military action, President Trump has announced the end of the war with Iran. He has also halted attacks on Iran.
However, Trump has also made it clear that the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz will not be lifted until a permanent deal is reached between the two countries.
This means that normal movement of ships in this strategically important waterway will not be restored for the time being.
Following the US attacks, Iran's top military command had announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all types of vessels.
Iran had warned that any ship attempting to pass through would be targeted.
However, the US military's CENTCOM unit has refuted Iran's claims. CENTCOM stated on social media:
"Safe passages have been created for commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. These routes are available to all ships that do not violate the blockade against Iran. Hundreds of ships have passed through here in the last two months. US forces are prepared to defend against Iranian aggression, and Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz."
Trump's statement of peace and the military's aggressive action have complicated the situation. On one side, there is talk of ending the war, while on the other, military confrontation continues.
This incident makes it clear that tension in the Strait of Hormuz has not yet subsided, and the region remains a sensitive point for global politics and trade.
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