US Navy authorised to target Iranian fast boats in Strait of Hormuz
Pentagon chief confirms Trump gave green light for US Navy to engage Iranian fast boats in strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Pentagon chief confirms Trump gave green light for US Navy to engage Iranian fast boats in strategic Strait of Hormuz. | Contesto: cronaca
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The United States Navy has received authorisation from President Donald Trump to target Iranian fast boats operating in the Strait of Hormuz, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Tuesday. The directive marks a significant escalation in the long-running standoff between Washington and Tehran in one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, through which about a fifth of global oil supplies transit. Hegseth, speaking at a Pentagon briefing, did not provide specific details on the rules of engagement or the timeline of the order, but confirmed that the president had authorised the navy to take action against Iranian fast attack craft that pose a threat to American vessels. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, has been a flashpoint for decades, with Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps speedboats frequently harassing US warships and commercial tankers. The decision follows a series of confrontations in recent months, including incidents where Iranian boats have come within yards of American ships, forcing them to alter course. US commanders have long complained that the small, agile boats—often armed with machine guns, rockets, and torpedoes—can swarm larger vessels in a tactic reminiscent of asymmetric warfare. The new authorisation effectively lowers the threshold for the use of force, allowing the navy to respond preemptively or with greater lethality. Analysts say the move could further inflame tensions in a region already on edge due to Iran’s advancing nuclear programme and its support for proxy forces across the Middle East. The Strait of Hormuz is also vital to global energy security, and any sustained disruption could send oil prices soaring. Iran has repeatedly threatened to block the strait in retaliation for sanctions or military pressure, though it has rarely followed through on those threats. The announcement drew immediate criticism from Tehran, with a foreign ministry spokesman calling it “a reckless provocation” and warning of consequences. However, no official response from the Iranian military has been issued as of press time. The US Navy’s Fifth Fleet, based in Bahrain, has not...
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