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        "id": 1720952,
        "msgid": "rubio-us-forces-in-strait-of-hormuz-will-not-fire-first-1778054954",
        "date": "2026-05-06 11:56:47",
        "title": "Rubio: US Forces in Strait of Hormuz Will Not Fire First",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that American military forces deployed in the Strait of Hormuz as part of Project Freedom will not initiate any shooting unless fired upon first, emphasising the defensive nature of the operation. This comes amid ongoing tensions with Iran, following a ceasefire and failed negotiations, with the US prepared to respond to threats from drones, missiles, or approaching vessels. The announcement follows President Trump's initiation of Project Freedom to assist trapped ships and the recent denial of Iranian reports of attacking a US warship.",
        "content": "<p>Washington (ANTARA) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on\nTuesday (5\/5) that the US military in the Strait of Hormuz will not fire\nunless attacked first. \u201cThis (Project Freedom) is not an offensive\noperation (attack). It is a defensive operation (defence). It means very\nsimply, no shooting unless we are shot at first,\u201d Rubio told reporters.\nAt the same time, Rubio added that the US military will defend itself\nfrom possible attacks. \u201cWe will not allow speedboats to approach our\nships and then shoot at them. We will respond,\u201d he said. The US will\nalso shoot down drones and missiles that could threaten our military\nforces, Rubio added. On Friday, US President Donald Trump sent a letter\nto Congress stating that hostilities against Iran that began on 28\nFebruary have ended, although the Pentagon continues to update its\nmilitary posture in the region because threats still exist. The end of\nOperation Epic Fury was also confirmed by Rubio on the previous Tuesday.\nOn Sunday night, Trump announced Project Freedom to help ships trapped\nin the Strait of Hormuz to exit the area. IRIB broadcaster reported on\nMonday (4\/5) that the Iranian military prevented a US ship from entering\nthe Strait of Hormuz by attacking a warship with two missiles, which was\nlater denied by US Central Command. On 28 February, the US and Israel\nlaunched a joint attack on targets in Iran, causing damage and civilian\ncasualties. On 7 April, Washington and Tehran announced a two-week\nceasefire. Follow-up negotiations in Islamabad ended without agreement,\nand Trump extended the cessation of hostilities to give Iran time to\nprepare a \u201ccomprehensive proposal.\u201d<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/rubio-us-forces-in-strait-of-hormuz-will-not-fire-first-1778054954",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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