US denies navy vessel hit by Iran as two US-flagged ships pass through Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. announced that two American ships safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz, amid rising tensions following Iran's closure of the waterway. Iran claimed to have struck a U.S. Navy destroyer, but the U.S. denied the claim. President Trump unveiled ‘Project Freedom’ to facilitate shipping through the strait and warned of force if any attempt to block the vessels is made.