U.S. denies Iranian claim that it hit American warship as Trump launches mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. denied Iranian claims of striking an American warship at the Strait of Hormuz and announced President Trump's new operation, 'Project Freedom,' to reopen the critical waterway. Iran signaled a strong response, asserting its control over the area, while the U.S. deployed naval vessels to restore shipping transit. The U.S. established an enhanced security area and warned of hazardous routes.