US says two American-flagged merchant vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz
CENTCOM said the vessels sailed safely in support of Project Freedom as U.S. destroyers helped reopen traffic and counter rising energy costs.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump announced Project Freedom, a U.S. naval operation to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, warning that any interference will "have to be dealt with forcefully."
- Partially closed since Feb. 28, the Strait of Hormuz has created a global energy crisis as oil and liquid natural gas shipments stalled, prompting the United States to intervene.
- Despite claims from Iranian state media that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps hit a U.S. warship, Central Command denied any strikes; the U.S. supports the mission with destroyers and over 100 aircraft.
- International security expert Robert Pape argued on Monday that Trump "made a public bet," warning the strategy has only two likely outcomes: a major military escalation or humiliation for the United States.
- By sending escorts, the United States has made itself directly responsible for keeping the corridor open; if the operation fails even once, Washington must escalate to avoid a visible loss of global control and authority.
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Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing talks progress
The United Arab Emirates said it was under attack from Iranian missiles and drones on Tuesday, even as Washington said a shaky ceasefire was intact.
Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON/CAIRO >> President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would briefly pause an operation to help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing “great progress” toward a comprehensive agreement with Iran.
Hegseth announces ‘Project Freedom’ to safeguard shipping in Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that President Donald Trump has directed U.S. Central Command to launch “Project Freedom,” a new defensive operation to restore the free flow of commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking at a Department of War news conference, Hegseth described the mission as separate from the… The post Hegseth announces ‘Project Freedom’ to safeguard shipping in Strait of Hormuz appea…
U.S. says ceasefire with Iran is holding despite attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and against the UAE
U.S. military leaders said a ceasefire remains in effect a day after Iran was blamed for new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and against the United Arab Emirates. The key American ally later said it came under Iranian drone and missile attack again on Tuesday.
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