Iran escalates aggression on shipping as ‘Project Freedom’ underway
- Iran declares a large section in and around the Strait of Hormuz as closed and urges ships to leave
- Centcom says two US-flagged vessels were escorted by destroyers through Hormuz
- At least four attacks on commercial shipping reported since Sunday
The commencement of ‘Project Freedom’ has seen Iran escalate its threats to commercial shipping and move to further solidify control of the Strait of Hormuz
