This week in military history: The original early warning network.
Midnight riders delivered the intelligence that ignited a revolution at Lexington and Concord.
We proved then what remains true today: we will not be trifled with.
https://x.com/DeptofWar/status/2045277626470633827
Guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) patrols the Arabian Sea, April 17, as U.S. forces enforce the naval blockade on ships attempting to enter or exit Iranian ports. Since commencement of the blockade, 21 ships have complied with direction from U.S. forces to turn around and return to Iran.
https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2045304401309413388
“President Xi is very happy that the Strait of Hormuz is open and/or rapidly opening. Our meeting in China will be a special one and, potentially, Historic. I look forward to being with President Xi — Much will be accomplished!” - President DONALD J. TRUMP
https://x.com/WhiteHouse/status/2045328568259862771