The United States has completed the military operation "Epic Fury" against Iran and is transitioning to a new mission to ensure the security of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This was announced by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a press conference, according to UNN.
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Rubio confirmed the completion of Operation "Epic Fury" and the transition to a new stage
According to the head of the State Department, Washington has officially completed one of the stages of military actions against Iran, which has been reported to Congress.
"Epic Fury," as the President informed Congress, we have completed that stage. We have now switched to "Project Freedom,"
He specified that further U.S. actions are focused on a different direction that is of strategic importance for global trade.
The new operation is aimed at the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz
According to the Secretary of State, the new operation aims to guarantee the safe transit of the commercial fleet through the Strait of Hormuz – one of the world's key energy supply routes.
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Rubio noted that this involves ensuring the passage of thousands of merchant ships through a region where military tensions have recently increased.
The context for launching the new operation was the attacks on shipping and the escalation of the situation in the Persian Gulf, which affects global markets and transport security.
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