Politics
U.S. Operations in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that the initial U.S. operation in Iran, known as Operation Epic Fury, is over. He also noted that a newer effort by the U.S. Navy to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, called Project Freedom, does not address the entire issue.
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The Hill
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that the initial U.S. operation in Iran has concluded, distinguishing between that and the newer effort by the U.S. Navy to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz. “The operation is over. Epic Fury, as the president notified Congress, we're d
2026-05-05 21:39 UTC