The former president detailed the operation on Truth Social, asserting that the US military facilitated safe passage for over 200 commercial vessels. Trump claimed the mission occurred under the cover of darkness, noting that the transit of 22 ships was achieved without detection because US strikes had previously disabled Iranian radar capabilities in the area. This waterway remains a critical global artery, accounting for approximately one-fifth of the world’s oil supply.
Contradicting previous official denials from US Central Command, which earlier rejected reports of resumed escort missions, Trump insisted the project remained undetected by Tehran until his public disclosure. The claim follows a series of failed attempts to formalize a maritime coalition, starting with the short-lived 'Project Freedom' initiative launched in early May. While the administration previously scrapped formal escort efforts due to a lack of allied support, these latest comments suggest a unilateral, high-stakes military gambit to maintain energy flows during the ongoing conflict.
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