US Navy authorised to target Iranian fast boats in Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced President Trump authorised the Navy to target Iranian fast boats operating in the Strait of Hormuz. Hegseth compared the directive to US Caribbean operations, emphasizing measures against perceived maritime threats in the strategically critical waterway.
Key Entities
US NavyPete HegsethPresident TrumpIranStrait of Hormuz