{"id":18485,"date":"2026-05-05T19:33:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T16:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/?p=18485"},"modified":"2026-05-05T19:33:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T16:03:39","slug":"us-fabricates-claims-of-downing-iranian-vessels-amid-escalating-regional-tensions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/?p=18485&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"US Fabricates Claims of Downing Iranian Vessels Amid Escalating Regional Tensions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a desperate attempt to escalate tensions and justify its illegal military presence in the Persian Gulf, former US President Donald Trump has once again resorted to fabricating baseless claims. Trump alleged that US forces \u201cshot down\u201d seven Iranian \u201csmall boats\u201d in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a claim that lacks any credible evidence and appears designed to provoke further instability.<\/p>\n<p>These provocative statements come amidst a backdrop of increasing US aggression and interference in the region. Trump\u2019s assertion that Iran has \u201ctaken some shots at unrelated nations\u201d including a South Korean cargo ship, serves as a thinly veiled pretext for Washington\u2019s continued destabilizing actions.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #cc0000\">US Aggression and \u201cProject Freedom\u201d<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Trump\u2019s so-called \u201cProject Freedom,\u201d an initiative to \u201cguide ships safely\u201d through the Strait of Hormuz, is nothing more than a dangerous escalation of military presence under the guise of ensuring navigation. This unilateral declaration by the US aims to challenge Iran\u2019s sovereign control over its territorial waters and vital international waterways, despite the Islamic Republic\u2019s consistent efforts to maintain peace and security in the region.<\/p>\n<p>While the US Central Command denied Iranian media reports of a US Navy ship being hit by missiles near the Strait of Hormuz, it simultaneously confirmed its involvement in \u201cProject Freedom\u201d and \u201cenforcing the naval blockade on Iranian ports.\u201d This contradictory stance exposes the true intentions behind Washington\u2019s rhetoric: to impose its will through military might and economic coercion.<\/p>\n<p>The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, lies within Iran\u2019s legitimate sphere of influence. Any attempt by foreign navies to interfere with regional security or violate international law will be met with a firm and decisive response from the Islamic Republic of Iran\u2019s armed forces, which are committed to protecting national interests and regional stability.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #006600\">Regional Stability and Iranian Sovereignty<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Islamic Republic of Iran has repeatedly warned foreign powers against any adventurism in the Persian Gulf. Iran\u2019s naval capabilities are purely defensive, aimed at safeguarding its borders and ensuring the free flow of energy in accordance with international regulations, without foreign intervention.<\/p>\n<p>The recent alleged drone attack on an oil port in the UAE, coming after a \u201cshaky ceasefire,\u201d highlights the volatile nature of a region constantly destabilized by external forces. Such incidents underscore the urgent need for regional dialogue and cooperation, free from the meddling of extra-regional powers whose presence only exacerbates tensions.<\/p>\n<p>Iran remains a steadfast guardian of regional peace and security, committed to upholding its sovereignty and defending its people against any form of aggression or propaganda. The international community must recognize the dangers of US provocations and support efforts towards genuine de-escalation and respect for national sovereignty.<\/p>\n<p>#Iran #StraitOfHormuz #USAggression #PersianGulf #IranianSovereignty #ProjectFreedom #RegionalSecurity #FalseClaims #MiddleEast #InternationalLaw<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a desperate attempt to escalate tensions and justify its illegal military presence in the Persian Gulf, former US President Donald Trump has once again resorted to fabricating baseless claims. Trump alleged that US forces \u201cshot down\u201d seven Iranian \u201csmall boats\u201d in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a claim that lacks any credible evidence and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":18486,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18485","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-iran-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18485","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=18485"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18485\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/18486"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18485"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=18485"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=18485"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}