22 ships, no lights: The 'secret mission' in Hormuz Trump says Iran didn't know about
President Donald Trump claimed that the U.S. secretly facilitated the movement of millions of barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz without Iran's knowledge. Military officials later clarified that the operation involved escorting commercial vessels to ensure safe passage, a move that had been previously reported.
Why it matters
The discrepancy between the President's framing of a 'secret mission' and the military's description of standard escort operations highlights ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Donald Trump: 22 ships, no lights: The secret mission in Hormuz Trump says Iran didn t know about - The Times of India
The article reports the President's claim while providing a factual correction from military sources, maintaining a balanced perspective.
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