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BootinUp

(51,403 posts) Sat Apr 11, 2026, 10:55 PM 11 hrs ago

Strait of Hormuz Standoff: Conflicting Narratives Emerge

Wajeeh Lion
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Tensions in the Persian Gulf continue to flare despite the fragile ceasefire. The IRGC has doubled down on its control of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that any military vessel attempting a transit "will be dealt with severely." The waterway currently operates as a politically gated corridor, with only civilian merchant ships allowed passage under strict Iranian oversight.

A direct informational clash unfolded today regarding the waterway: U.S. CENTCOM announced that two American guided-missile destroyers successfully transited the strait to begin mine-clearing operations. However, Iran's military headquarters fiercely rejected the U.S. account, claiming the American warships were met with IRGC threats and forced to turn back before completing the crossing.

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I hope they did turn back Lifeafter70 11 hrs ago #1

Lifeafter70

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1. I hope they did turn back

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Sat Apr 11, 2026, 11:06 PM

11 hrs ago

Don't want any dead sailors.
I tend to believe they did turn around because this administration does nothing but lie.
Earlier vance said he was in constant communication with trump yet the orange one is on my tv at the UFC fights shaking hands with Rogan.
I wonder if trump brought thr "cone of silence" with him for that zoom call.

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