U.S. says 2 merchant ships have crossed the Strait of Hormuz as Navy helps to restore shipping traffic

The U.S. military announced that two American-flagged merchant ships had successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, with Navy ships assisting in restoring shipping traffic. Simultaneously, the U.S. denied Iranian claims of striking a U.S. Navy vessel. This follows the recent conflict between the U.S. and Iran, leading to hundreds of ships being blocked in the Persian Gulf, and the U.S. has launched a new initiative to facilitate their passage.