'Project Freedom' takes hold with 11 ships transiting Strait of Hormuz as Trump refuses to telegraph his redline on Iran

President Trump is increasing shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz as part of ‘Project Freedom,’ without telegraphing redlines to Iran. Recent Iranian attacks and U.S. naval responses have heightened tensions, but the U.S. maintains it does not seek further conflict. The possibility of additional escalation, including the UAE attack, remains a concern.