Svmuu News: US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that two US commercial vessels, along with a US Navy destroyer, have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz. Hundreds of other ships worldwide are currently awaiting passage. Hegseth said, "Two US commercial vessels, together with the US destroyer, have safely passed through the strait, indicating that the waterway is open." He added, "We know Iran is embarrassed by this fact. They claim to control the strait, but that is not the case." (Jinshi)