US launches Project Freedom to open Strait of Hormuz, Iran responds with attacks on ships and UAE
The US military began 'Project Freedom' on Monday to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed since a war began February 28. Iran launched cruise missiles, drones, and fast-attack boats against US naval vessels and commercial ships; the US military reported sinking six Iranian small boats while two US-flagged ships transited successfully. The UAE reported intercepting 15 Iranian missiles and 4 drones, with some breaching defenses and wounding three Indian nationals at an oil facility in Fujairah.
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This event sits in the top 4% of divergence this week. 16 outlets covered it, splitting into 16 framing camps across 4 bias groups.
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