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Trump says US to begin escorting ships in Strait of Hormuz

Trump says US to begin escorting ships in Strait of Hormuz

Summary

President Donald Trump announced "Project Freedom," a naval mission to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday. He warned that any interference with the mission will be met with force, amid a tense truce between the US and Iran.

Key Facts

  • The mission is called "Project Freedom."
  • It involves escorting stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The operation starts on Monday.
  • President Trump warned that any interference will be met forcefully.
  • The announcement comes during a fragile truce between the US and Iran.
  • Iran has said it would see US intervention as a violation of the truce.
  • The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil shipments.
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