Donald Trump initiated the ‘Project Freedom’ operation to escort ships trapped in the Strait of Hormuz, attempting to break the deadlock in negotiations with Iran. This is viewed as a diplomatic pressure tactic, but carries the risk of military conflict, and the possibility of returning to the negotiation table remains uncertain. While there's hope of disrupting Iran's blockade and reversing the 'dual blockade' dynamic, doubts are raised about achieving short-term war goals and the limited economic impact.