The United States must stand firm to protect maritime freedom and deter future attacks.
When the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps fired a missile at the Cyprus‑flagged MV GFS Galaxy in the Strait of Hormuz, it sought to assert illegal control over a vital international waterway and threaten global commerce.
In response, the U.S. military struck 140 Iranian targets—including missile sites, drone facilities, and coastal surveillance networks—under the direction of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who declared, "Iran made a poor choice. Now they pay."
Central Command confirmed the Strait remains open, and U.S. forces are positioned to keep it that way, countering Tehran’s false claim that the waterway is closed.
Negotiating with a state sponsor of terror has proven futile; the U.S. is degrading Iran’s ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial interests, demonstrating that American resolve is the only safeguard for liberty and free markets.
Senator Lindsey Graham, a champion of robust defense, warned that the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan projected weakness to global jihadists and advocated arming Ukraine and defending Israel—principles that underpin this decisive action.
By striking back, the United States affirms its commitment to individual liberty, national sovereignty, and the protection of global trade routes that underpin the free‑market economy.
America’s resolve must remain unshaken; only by standing strong can it preserve the rule of law, protect its citizens, and deter future aggression.
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