Iran is the clearest aggressor, harassing civilian vessels, threatening mariners from every nation indiscriminately, and weaponizing a critical choke point for its own financial benefit, at least trying to. For too long, Iran has been harassing ships, shooting at civilian tankers from all nations, and trying to impose a tolling system. Iran's plan, a form of international extortion, is unacceptable. That ends with Project Freedom. Two US Commercial ships, along with American destroyers, have already safely transited the strait, showing the lane is clear. (48:21–48:29)
CLAIM
Asserts that Iran is harassing ships, shooting at civilian tankers, and attempting to impose a tolling system.
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