Two US Navy Destroyers Just Made It Through the Strait of Hormuz |
Two US Navy Destroyers Just Made It Through the Strait of Hormuz
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The two Arleigh Burke-class destroyers could play a role in the US Navy’s upcoming plan to escort commercial vessels through the strait.
Two United States Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers are now operating in the Persian Gulf after successfully passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday.
The USS Mason (DDG-87) and USS Truxtun (DDG-103), two Flight IIA Aegis guided-missile destroyers, came under fire by Iranian missiles and drones, and also fended off several small boats, CBS News first reported on Monday, citing defense officials who spoke under the condition of anonymity.
Both warships were supported by AH-64 Apache attack helicopters and other air defense assets.
According to defense officials, although the two vessels came under intense attack, neither was struck.
The mission of the guided-missile destroyers in the Persian Gulf isn’t entirely clear, but the transit of the warships follows President Donald Trump’s announcement on Sunday that the United States would help “guide” commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The Islamic Republic has essentially closed the strategic waterway, and “hundreds of petroleum tankers and other ships” remain stuck behind the strait, cut off from international markets.
The Arleigh Burke Flight IIA Destroyers’ Specifications
Year Introduced: 1994
Length: 509.5 ft (155.3 m)
Beam (Width): 66 ft (20 m)
Displacement: 9,500 long tons (9,700 metric tons)
Engines: Four (4) General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbine engines
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