The U.S. Central Command confirmed that the USS Frank E. Peterson and USS Michael Murphy crossed the Strait of Hormuz, with operations aimed at ensuring the waterway is free of mines previously laid by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. This transit occurs amidst ongoing peace negotiations between U.S. and Iranian officials in Pakistan, which are the first direct talks since 1979. President Trump has downplayed the significance of these negotiations, asserting that the U.S. has 'won' the conflict.
INTERNATIONALPublished 12 Apr 2026 • Published 9h ago
USS Frank E. Peterson and Michael Murphy Transit Strait of Hormuz
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On April 12, 2026, two U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first such operation since the onset of the U.S.-Iran war. This action was announced by President Donald Trump as part of a mission to clear mines in the strategic waterway, despite Iran's immediate denial of U.S. claims regarding mine clearance operations.
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