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CBS NewsonX / Twitter2d ago
President Trump said on Saturday that the United States has begun "clearing out the Strait of Hormuz as a favor to Countries all over the world."
He also repeated that Iran's navy and air force were "gone" and the country's anti-aircraft apparatus "is nonexistent." He said that https://t.co/7vdVHuTLxx
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Analysis Summary
Trump claimed the US is clearing the Strait of Hormuz, but as of April 9 it remained effectively closed with Iran controlling passage. His claims about Iran's military being 'gone' are partially true regarding air force losses, but contradicted by Iranian air defense shooting down US jets as recently as April 3-5. The post oversimplifies a complex, ongoing conflict where Iran retains some defensive capabilities.
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“the United States has begun 'clearing out the Strait of Hormuz as a favor to Countries all over the world'”
Trump posted that the US military has started to clear the Strait, which was largely closed by Iran, but as of April 9, the strait remained effectively closed, with Iran limiting ship crossings and charging tolls.
“Iran's navy and air force were 'gone'”
Defense Secretary Hegseth said Operation Epic Fury decimated Iran's military and rendered it combat ineffective, but Iranian forces shot down US fighter jets in early April, with air defenses destroying an F-15, showing residual capability.
“the country's anti-aircraft apparatus 'is nonexistent'”
As recently as April 3-5, Iranian forces shot down multiple US aircraft and drones, including an F-15E Strike Eagle and Reaper drones, contradicting claims of nonexistent air defenses.
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