A senior Trump administration official privately notified Iran on Sunday about an upcoming U.S. mission to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz and cautioned Tehran against taking action, according to a U.S. official and an informed source.
Why it matters: The confidential notice indicates the White House sought to reduce the chance of escalation. Nevertheless, after the warning, Iranian forces carried out multiple attacks targeting U.S. Navy ships, commercial vessels, and assets belonging to the United Arab Emirates.
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