Trump announces ‘Project Freedom’ to help stranded ships leave Strait of Hormuz
🔴 Tension RisingThe Hindu2026-05-04
President Trump announced ‘Project Freedom’ to assist stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing Iranian-US tensions. The US stated it would guide neutral countries’ ships through the restricted waterways, aiming to free hundreds of vessels and seafarers. This represents a US intervention in the maritime security issues related to the Iran-US conflict.