On Monday, May 4, 2025, the U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers, after transiting the Strait of Hormuz, began operating in the Persian Gulf as part of "Operation Liberty," aimed at ensuring the safe passage of commercial vessels. CENTCOM reported that two U.S.-flagged commercial vessels had successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran's IRGC Navy earlier threatened to prohibit such passages without permission.
