Trump: US will begin to guide ships from uninvolved countries out of Hormuz; Iran proposal 'unacceptable' | LIVE BLOG

US President Trump announced the launch of 'Project Freedom' to escort neutral commercial vessels safely through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has claimed to have struck a US warship near Jask Island and demanded Iranian military coordination for waterway navigation, escalating tensions. The UAE reported an Iranian drone attack on its oil tanker, accusing Iran of economic blackmail.