What we know about Trump's 'Project Freedom' aimed to help stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz
Summary
President Donald Trump announced "Project Freedom," a plan where the US will help ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz due to Iran's blockade after recent US and Israeli air strikes on Iran. The US said it aims to guide these ships safely through the waterway, but Iran warned it would attack any foreign military forces entering the area without permission.Key Facts
- The Strait of Hormuz has been mostly blocked since the US and Israel attacked Iran by air.
- About 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas passes through this Strait.
- Iran closed the Strait in response to these attacks.
- President Trump said the US will help guide ships trapped in the Strait so they can move safely.
- The US said this is a humanitarian effort as many ships have low food and supplies on board.
- Iran’s military threatens to attack any foreign military forces entering the Strait without coordination.
- The US Central Command announced it would deploy warships, aircraft, drones, and 15,000 personnel to support the operation.
- The United Arab Emirates reported a drone attack on one of its oil tankers in the Strait, but no injuries were reported.
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