‘Ceasefire is not over,’ Hegseth says as U.S. acts to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The United States has launched a military operation, ‘Project Freedom,’ to ensure commercial shipping vessels can safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz, responding to Iranian attacks. Over 1,550 vessels are currently trapped in the Arabian Gulf, disrupting global trade and pushing energy markets toward crisis. The operation is separate from the broader military campaign over Iran’s nuclear program, but aims to reinforce security in the vital waterway.