U.S. warships cross Strait of Hormuz for first time since Iran war began

Several U.S. Navy ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, marking the first time U.S. warships have transited the waterway since the beginning of the war. This move, not coordinated with Iran, aims to increase confidence for commercial ships to use the strait. The operation occurred as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran began in Pakistan. The reopening of the narrow waterway, vital to the global economy, was a key provision in the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal. President Trump stated on Truth Social that clearing the strait benefits countries worldwide, including China, Japan, and Germany.