US destroys six Iranian boats while opening Strait of Hormuz to trade amid threatened ceasefire

The US reopened the Strait of Hormuz to trade and conducted ‘Project Freedom’ operations to counter Iranian attacks, marking a shift in the tense situation following the April ceasefire. This action raises questions about the sustainability of the truce, amid ongoing concerns about Iranian aggression. Brent crude surged above $126 a barrel, reflecting heightened volatility in the global energy market.