US military forces are currently operating in the Persian Gulf, located near the coast of Iran. There is tension due to the proximity of these forces to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
On Monday, two US commercial ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz without being escorted by US forces, according to a US official cited by Axios. The official stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran did not fire on the ships, and US rules of engagement now authorize targeting immediate threats like speedboats or missile positions within designated defensive areas.
According to Fars News, two vessels turned back in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran issued a warning to them.
Just so you are aware, US forces are now operating in the Persian gulf right now. Literally close to Iran. One small mistake by the IRGC…
