Donald Trump announced that two U.S. ships successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz as part of the ‘Freedom Project,’ aiming to secure the safe passage of ships trapped in the region. U.S. naval forces provided support during the operation, while Iranian media reported that a U.S. Navy escort ship was attacked by Iranian missiles, which the U.S. immediately denied. This marks a step towards restoring freedom of navigation in the region amid heightened tensions.