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The US Defence Secretary is giving a news conference a day after the US military began "Project Freedom" in the strait - watch live on this page.

Hegseth about to speak as Iran warns US it is 'just getting started' in Strait of Hormuz ↗

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Donald Trump says the US "shot down" seven Iranian boats on Monday, a claim denied by Tehran. Iran fired missiles and drones at military and commercial ships, according to the US.

Iran warns US that 'we are just getting started' after attacks in Strait of Hormuz ↗

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Donald Trump says the US 'shot down' seven Iranian boats, a claim denied by Tehran. Iran fired missiles and drones at military and commercial ships, according to the US.

Iran warns US against being 'dragged back into quagmire' after day of attacks in Strait of Hormuz ↗

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A handout photo made available by the UAE Presidential Court shows a general view of the Port of Fujairah.

US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility ↗

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The US president claims Iran has taken aim "at unrelated nations" in the strait, as Tehran says it fired warning shots at a US warship.

US strikes seven Iranian boats, Trump says, as tensions spike in Strait of Hormuz ↗

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The fire broke out at Fujairah, the UAE's biggest oil storage facility, earlier on Monday - Tehran is yet to comment.

UAE reports large fire at oil port as it accuses Iran of missile and drone attacks ↗

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Donald Trump earlier said the military's "Project Freedom" would allow commercial ships to leave the strait. Iran responded by threatening to attack US forces.

US says military and cargo ships transit Strait of Hormuz after Trump's vow to free stranded ships ↗

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The claim in Iranian state media came after Donald Trump said the US military would help free commercial ships that are stranded around the key waterway.

US denies Iranian claim that it hit American warship trying to enter Strait of Hormuz ↗

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