[US Defense Secretary: Two Commercial Ships and US Destroyer Successfully Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz] Odaily Planet Daily News – US Defense Secretary Hegseth stated that two American commercial vessels and a US Navy destroyer have successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz. Currently, hundreds of ships worldwide are still waiting for passage. Hegseth said: 'The two American commercial vessels, along with the US destroyer, have safely passed through the strait, demonstrating that the waterway is open.' He added: 'We know Iran feels embarrassed by this fact. They claim to control the strait, but that is not the case.' (Jin10)