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U.S. Announces 'Project Freedom' to Reopen Hormuz Strait

Updated 2026-05-05 19:45 UTC 1 source Negative

The U.S. has announced a new operation, Project Freedom, aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz for commerce. The move is met with skepticism from experts.

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U.S. says 'Project Freedom' will reopen Hormuz Strait for commerce. Experts are skeptical

President Donald Trump announced the operation Sunday, saying the U.S. will "guide" ships stuck due to the Iran war through the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-05-05 19:07 UTC