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US Warships Pass Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Islamabad Talks
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The US military announces that American warships passed through the Strait of Hormuz during the ongoing Islamabad ceasefire talks on April 11, demonstrating that the passage remains open despite Iranian naval mines laid during the conflict.
During the Islamabad ceasefire talks on April 11, the US military confirmed that American warships passed through the Strait of Hormuz. The passage demonstrates continued freedom of navigation despite Iranian naval mines in the waterway, which handles roughly 20% of global oil shipments. The timing of the passage, during active negotiations, is seen as a signal of US leverage.
Actor responses
Our warships continue to exercise freedom of navigation. The Hormuz passage demonstrates our operational capabilities.
US warships in Hormuz are a provocation during ceasefire talks. Iran is watching closely.
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