‘Project Freedom’ to rescue ships in Hormuz paused; Trump cites US-Iran deal progress
US President Donald Trump announced that 'Project Freedom', an operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, has been paused due to progress towards a comprehensive agreement with Iran. The US had been escorting commercial vessels and had destroyed several Iranian small boats, cruise missiles, and drones.
US President Donald Trump announced that 'Project Freedom', an operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, has been paused. The pause is due to 'great progress' towards a comprehensive agreement with Iran. The US had launched the operation on February 28 alongside Israel to prevent Iran from controlling traffic through the strait. The US military reported destroying several Iranian small boats, cruise missiles, and drones. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the US had achieved its military objectives. A cargo vessel was hit by a projectile in the strait, but no further details were available. The US and Iranian officials held one round of face-to-face talks, but further meetings have not been arranged. The blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect.
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