What we know about Trump's 'Project Freedom' in Strait of Hormuz
🔴 Tension RisingBBC-MiddleEast2026-05-05
President Trump announced the US will assist with the passage of stranded ships in the Strait of Hormuz as part of the ‘Freedom’ project. Iran restricts ship passage and the US is responding to Iranian military threats, escalating tensions. The success of the project and the possibility of a wider resumption of hostilities remain uncertain.