— 🇺🇸/🇮🇷 NEW: U.S. Central Command says it briefed international shipping partners on security in the Strait of Hormuz as commercial traffic through the waterway increases.

CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper said discussions focused on maintaining freedom of navigation and thanked industry leaders and U.S. government agencies for their support, while blaming Iran for attacks that have affected civilian crews.

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