U.S. Forces Intercept Iranian Strike in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump Says Ceasefire Stands

U.S. forces intercepted Iranian missile, drone, and attack boat attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, while President Trump emphasized the ceasefire is holding. Saudi Arabia and the UAE have restored U.S. access to bases and airspace, resuming ‘Project Freedom’ to protect shipping lanes. CIA assessments suggest Iran could withstand a U.S. naval blockade for 3-4 months, with concerns that the nuclear talks may not fully dismantle Tehran’s nuclear threat.