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| US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by Mercisharelove(op): 7:08pm On Apr 11 |
📰 US Warships Cross Strait of Hormuz for First Time Since Iran Conflict Began Washington / Gulf Region — April 11, 2026 Two United States Navy warships have sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first such transit since the outbreak of hostilities between the United States and Iran. The move represents a significant escalation in naval activity within one of the world’s most strategically vital maritime corridors. --- ⚓ Operation Details According to U.S. defense officials, the warships, identified as guided missile destroyers, conducted the transit as part of an operation aimed at ensuring freedom of navigation and maintaining maritime security. The passage is also believed to be linked to ongoing efforts to secure commercial shipping routes, particularly following reports of naval mines and threats to tanker traffic in the region. --- 🌍 Strategic Importance of the Strait The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow but critical passage connecting the Persian Gulf to global markets. A substantial portion of the world’s oil supply passes through this route daily. Any disruption in this area has immediate consequences for: - Global oil prices - International shipping - Energy security worldwide --- ⚠️ Iran’s Response Iranian authorities have reacted strongly to the development, warning that the presence of U.S. naval forces in the area could heighten tensions and potentially violate ongoing diplomatic understandings. However, in a contrasting statement, Iranian officials disputed the U.S. claim, asserting that no such transit occurred, further highlighting the growing information divide between both sides. --- 🕊️ Diplomacy vs Military Tension The transit comes amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing diplomatic engagements aimed at de-escalating the conflict. Despite these efforts, the situation remains volatile, with both nations continuing to assert strategic influence in the region. Analysts suggest that the U.S. naval movement signals a dual approach: - Maintaining military readiness - Supporting diplomatic negotiations from a position of strength --- 📊 Global Implications The renewed military activity in the Strait of Hormuz raises concerns among global markets and governments. Energy dependent economies are closely monitoring developments, as any escalation could disrupt supply chains and trigger economic ripple effects worldwide. --- 📌 Conclusion The crossing of U.S. warships through the Strait of Hormuz underscores the fragile balance between conflict and diplomacy in the region. While negotiations continue, the presence of military forces signals that the path to lasting stability remains uncertain. --- Source: NDTV https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/2-us-warships-cross-strait-of-hormuz-in-first-such-transit-since-iran-war-began-11343972 20 Likes 2 Shares
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| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by Mercisharelove(op): 7:08pm On Apr 11 |
Unprecedented. We are observing 2 Likes |
| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by FreeStuffsNG: 7:11pm On Apr 11*. Modified: 9:58pm On Apr 11 |
Not true. It is a false news. JUST IN: US Navy MQ-4C Triton’s Fate Unknown After Disappearing From Flight Tracking Over Persian Gulf Tracking data shows the MQ-4C rapidly losing altitude after declaring an unspecified in-flight emergency. U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone disappeared abruptly and unexpectedly from online flight tracking sites after declaring an in-flight emergency while flying over the Persian Gulf today. The uncrewed aircraft was also tracked rapidly losing altitude right beforehand, prompting widespread questions about its fate. https://www.twz.com/air/navy-mq-4c-tritons-fate-unknown-after-disappearing-from-flight-tracking-over-persian-gulf 82 Likes 3 Shares
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| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by jom28gy(m): 7:11pm On Apr 11 |
They are the super power 63 Likes |
| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by WriteerNg: 7:14pm On Apr 11*. Modified: 10:40pm On Apr 11 |
Fake News! American Propaganda Disinformation. Iran has already stated no ship would cross the Strait.
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| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by ChizzyBuna(m): 7:14pm On Apr 11*. Modified: 9:27pm On Apr 11 |
72 Virgins complained of over-crowding Now Trump still want to send more customers #SaveOur72virgins 93 Likes 4 Shares
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| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by TimiofAbuja: 7:15pm On Apr 11 |
Iran this Iran that which kind iranu be this  36 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by ChizzyBuna(m): 7:15pm On Apr 11 |
If Iran no strike now Then you know say na only mouth dem get  43 Likes 3 Shares
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| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by RichDad1(m): 7:16pm On Apr 11 |
That's some "Iran, what can you do? Vibes" 10 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by Majdddd: 7:16pm On Apr 11 |
Haa make Iran be careful bc war never finished 8 Likes |
| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by Righteousness2(m): 7:16pm On Apr 11*. Modified: 12:10am On Apr 12 |
This is what Happens when a Nation has Dealt and Destroyed another in a War. There is nothing else the Defeated nation can do but to SUBMIT. Forget all the Terrorists fake news and Terrorists propagandas here and there. Iran is Destroyed and Discombobulated OGA NA MASTER. GOD BLESS PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP GOD BLESS PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU GOD BLESS ISRAEL GOD BLESS THE PRESIDENT TRUMP LED USA 66 Likes 4 Shares |
| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by Privatepart00: 7:16pm On Apr 11 |
Mercisharelove:There's no crossing of such nature that happened Fake fake news Mod push to FP without verification 17 Likes |
| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by proxillin(m): 7:17pm On Apr 11 |
FreeStuffsNG:You are parroting tasnim IRGC mouthpiece. Shiior 18 Likes |
| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by fijiano202(m): 7:18pm On Apr 11 |
Sadly it's all false news as usual The Financial Times, citing two informed sources: Discussions about reopening the Strait of Hormuz still represent a major point of contention. Iran insists on maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz and imposing transit fees on ships. Iranian negotiators have rejected the proposal for joint management of the Strait of Hormuz. 11 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by OgThanos: 7:18pm On Apr 11 |
Display of force, hmm This is how big conflicts usually start. Hope cooler heads prevail. 5 Likes |
| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by Greenodds: 7:18pm On Apr 11 |
Common sense dictates it's not true. 16 Likes |
| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by LeeSmart: 7:18pm On Apr 11 |
WriteerNg:Sorry terrorist sympathiser, it seems like you have been left behind mr mustapha😆😆 35 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by Emeskhalifa(m): 7:19pm On Apr 11 |
Congratulations Iran, you are now a world super power country. 6 Likes |
| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by esnbrutality: 7:19pm On Apr 11 |
Positions already taken. It has been discovered that your iran was bluffing. Just deviate from the terms and conditions given to your terrorist brethren. Also, I know you saw how Pakistani jets surrounded your negotiators to the meeting. If not...Israel was eagerly waiting.. We shall still accomplish that task. You have stopped supporting tinubu and have become a full blown terrorist supporter. Sisi oge..rest..IRGC is in disarray. FreeStuffsNG: 13 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by Gotocourt: 7:19pm On Apr 11 |
I thought IRAN closed back the strait🤷🏿 Iran must have agreed to the negotion terms🤷🏿. |
| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by HacheNoire: 7:19pm On Apr 11 |
Fake news! They making up stories in their head and propagate it through western media 72 Likes 1 Share
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| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by WriteerNg: 7:20pm On Apr 11 |
LeeSmart: All this your celebration no go last. U wan bet? 10 Likes |
| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by Horus(m): 7:20pm On Apr 11 |
Why doing it during peace talks in Islamabad? 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by dynicks(m): 7:20pm On Apr 11 |
How tempted Iranians are right now to strike the ships...... Omo!!...Na to strike those ships right now make WW3 kuku start.....if we perish, we perish...I trust my North Korean partners.....they surely would gat my back!i 2 Likes
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| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by Eniolohunda: 7:21pm On Apr 11 |
And baba don come media say he dey help the rest of the world wey no fit help themselves after causing the closure 🙄 1 Like |
| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by kullozone(m): 7:21pm On Apr 11 |
Hmm power pass power truly 4 Likes |
| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by Wizardslayer: 7:21pm On Apr 11 |
The strait of Hormuz is the only thing Iran has so far as a bargaining strength. Without strait of hormuz Iran is toast. 8 Likes |
| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by Galaticos444: 7:22pm On Apr 11 |
Iran will deny everything even when they know d truth is glaring just because they want to stay relevant.the same Iran that denied d death of their supreme leader.dsame Iran that denied US successfully rescued the airmen that their fighter jets crashed in Iran. 22 Likes |
| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by johnbuck81(m): 7:22pm On Apr 11 |
Where are the terrorists and their sympathizers when you need em? Ohhh.. They are freaking scared. 5 Likes |
| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by YourNextLevel(m): 7:22pm On Apr 11 |
Seun and fake news 5 & 6 Na waoo 3 Likes |
| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by Pootle: 7:22pm On Apr 11 |
ChizzyBuna:ogbafia dey groud oil dey em y@nsh ogbafia na iran 1 Like |
| Re: US Warships Cross Strait Of Hormuz For First Time Since Iran Conflict Began by WeirdAlien: 7:23pm On Apr 11 |
Iran has been tricked again If this is true, then the US used the cease fire talks to reposition for the next phase. Same way they made Iran relax at the beginning before killing all their leaders. Iran will never trust the US again. 1 Like |
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