Trump 'pauses' help for tankers through Strait of Hormuz after ships hit in key shipping route
US President Donald Trump has paused 'Project Freedom', a US effort to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, after a cargo ship was hit by a projectile. The pause is at Pakistan's request to facilitate negotiations towards a peace deal in the Gulf conflict.
US President Donald Trump has paused 'Project Freedom', a US operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, following a request by Pakistan to aid negotiations towards a peace deal. A cargo ship was hit by a projectile in the key maritime route. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the initial military operation against Iran was over and that the US was taking defensive action. The US has destroyed six small boats, cruise missiles, and drones since the clearance operation began. Rubio said US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were exploring a diplomatic solution, which must address Iran's nuclear material. The conflict has effectively closed the shipping lane, a major route for oil and gas supplies, damaging the global economy.
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