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The US has committed more than a dozen warships to the blockade of Iran's ports. The top general singled out the destroyers involved.
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US Navy destroyer fires on cargo vessel attempting to sail to Iranian port
The USS Spruance "disabled Touska's propulsion by firing several rounds from the destroyer's 5-inch MK 45 Gun into Touska's engine room," CENTCOM stated.
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US Navy destroyer blasts Iranian tanker’s engine to halt blockade runner
The U.S. Navy opened fire on and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman on Sunday after the ship attempted to bypass an American blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump confirmed the engagement via Truth Social,
The American military sent two destroyers through the strategic waterway in support of mine-clearing and ahead of a full blockade of Iran's ports.
Six decades after his actions in Vietnam earned him the Medal of Honor, retired Marine Col. Harvey C. Barnum Jr. witnessed the Navy commission a destroyer in his name.
Using force against a ship during a blockade is only lawful under certain conditions. A naval expert explains.
Two US Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz Saturday, laying the ground for the start of a mine clearing operation, US Central Command said.
Two U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian threats, but U.S. escorts through Hormuz by April 30 dropped to 18.5% YES.
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US Navy ships cross Strait of Hormuz for first time since war started — as Iran threatens US vessels
US Navy ships have crossed the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the start of the war with Iran, according to a report citing intelligence officials.
WATCH: US Naval Destroyer Warns Blockade-Busting Iranian Vessel Before Firing On It With Massive Gun
CENTCOM released video of a U.S. Navy destroyer warning an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel before firing on it as it allegedly tried to run the blockade.