Iran attacks neutral ships during U.S. 'Project Freedom' escort in Strait of Hormuz, Trump says

President Trump announced that Iran attacked neutral ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and the U.S. shot down seven Iranian ‘fast boats’ in response to the U.S.’s ‘Project Freedom’ operation escorting neutral commercial ships. He suggested South Korea join the mission and stated that the U.S. is engaged in ‘very positive discussions’ with Iran that could lead to a broader resolution. The operation aims to restore freedom of navigation in the vital Strait of Hormuz, countering Iranian aggression and protecting innocent commercial shipping amid the region’s ongoing violence.