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Oct 17, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET
CENTCOM spokesman says most Iran attacks fail
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U.S. Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins, a U.S. Central Command spokesman, said the vast majority of Iran’s attempted attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are unsuccessful and the waterway remains open. He said about 97% of ships seeking to transit have done so without being hit by an Iranian projectile, with U.S. forces providing coordinated protection.
WHO: U.S. Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins, a U.S. Central Command spokesman
WHAT: Hawkins said most Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are unsuccessful and the waterway remains open for transit.
WHEN: Reported Oct 17, 2026 at 11:46 AM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: Hawkins said the attacks have not achieved the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ objective of closing the Strait of Hormuz.
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