President Trump confirms the Strait of Hormuz remains open and operating despite a recent cargo ship attack
President Trump stated on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz remains open and operating, even as a cargo ship was struck by a projectile. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre reported that the projectile damaged the vessel's engine room and resulted in one crew member's death. While the U.S. military provides protection for the southern route, Iran has continued to launch attacks on commercial vessels to exert control over the waterway. thought<channel|>```json, {
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Ship attack in Hormuz kills crew member while Trump says strait is 'open and operating'
CNBC
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Two Ships Transiting Strait of Hormuz Are Attacked as Oil Prices Rise
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Ship attacked while exiting Strait of Hormuz
The Hill
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Iran targets tankers in ‘unprovoked attacks’ in Strait of Hormuz, UAE says
Fox News
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Tanker Stops in Hormuz as Iran Raises Efforts to Control Strait
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