Trump announces 'Project Freedom', escorting ships through Hormuz — Iran 'reviewing' US response to 14-point proposal to end war

US President Donald Trump announced that the US military will begin escorting ships stranded in the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz as a humanitarian gesture. Iran is reviewing the US response to its 14-point plan to end the war, which prioritizes de-escalation and the reopening of the Strait. This operation is seen as a goodwill gesture but also carries the potential for forceful action if interfered with.