[U.S. Central Command: Over 20 U.S. Navy Ships Patrolling Middle Eastern Waters] According to a report by Jinse Finance, on July 9, the U.S. Central Command posted on social media that more than 20 U.S. Navy ships are currently patrolling various waters in the Middle East. The U.S. Central Command stated that last month, U.S. Navy ships and aircraft conducted a dense formation transit through the Arabian Sea, showcasing U.S. military strength and firepower. Earlier that day, U.S. President Trump said that Iran had previously launched drones and missiles at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. had "hit Iran hard" last night and "is very likely to hit hard again tonight." (CCTV News)