Donald Trump announces ‘Project Freedom’ to guide stranded ships out of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump announced 'Project Freedom' to guide foreign ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz to safety, warning Iran that any interference would be met with force. The operation aims to escort ships out of the restricted waterway, where hundreds of vessels and up to 20,000 seafarers have been unable to transit during the conflict.
The US Navy will start guiding foreign ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz to safety under 'Project Freedom', announced by President Donald Trump. The operation aims to escort ships out of the restricted waterway, where hundreds of vessels are trapped. Trump warned Iran that any interference would be met with force. The US Central Command will support merchant vessels with guided-missile destroyers, aircraft, and 15,000 service members. The strait, which carries one-fifth of global oil supplies, has been effectively closed since February 28 due to the US and Israel's war with Iran. Iran has blocked nearly all shipping from the Gulf except its own, while the US has imposed a blockade on ships travelling to and from Iranian ports.
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