Trump halts 'Project Freedom' in Strait of Hormuz to allow time for Iran deal
🟡 NeutralSaudi Gazette2026-05-06
President Trump announced a temporary pause in the US military’s ‘Project Freedom’ operation to allow time for a deal with Iran. Despite continued attacks from Iran, the US is focused on securing maritime safety and supporting civilian sailors. The move comes amid progress in nuclear negotiations and aims to facilitate a potential peace agreement.