TEN SAILORS KILLED IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ: "The US will continue to use means to defend freedom of navigation and blockade Iranian ports"
US Secretary of State Marko Rubio announced that ten civilian sailors were killed in clashes in the Strait of Hormuz.
TL;DR
- At least ten civilian sailors have died in the Strait of Hormuz due to conflict.
- The US will continue to defend freedom of navigation in the key waterway.
- The US is enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports.
- US military action will be defensive, responding only if attacked first.
- Diplomatic solutions are being pursued by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner regarding Iran's nuclear material.