00:00President Donald Trump has just escalated the Iran war in a dramatic new way.
00:04He has ordered the U.S. Navy to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
00:09The operation is being called Project Freedom.
00:13In a late-night post, Trump said U.S. forces would guide ships safely through restricted waterways.
00:19He also warned that any interference would be dealt with forcefully.
00:23By Monday morning, U.S. Central Command confirmed naval movement in the region.
00:28U.S.-guided missile destroyers had already entered the Strait.
00:32And two American merchant vessels successfully passed through under escort.
00:37Iran responded almost immediately with strong claims.
00:41Iranian state media reported that missiles were fired at a U.S. warship.
00:45But the Pentagon has denied those claims.
00:48Shortly after, Iranian drones struck the Fujairah oil zone in the UAE.
00:53The attack triggered a major fire at the port.
00:55Air defense systems intercepted additional incoming missiles.
01:00India has condemned the attack after several of its nationals were injured.
01:04The already fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is now under serious threat.
01:10This is day 66 of the conflict.
01:12And the next 24 hours could be critical.
01:15And the last one would be critical.
01:16Excellent.
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