Donald Trump announced a temporary suspension of the ‘Freedom Project,’ an operation to assist civilian ships trapped in the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress in negotiations with Iran and a desire to assess whether a final agreement is possible. Amidst heightened military tensions and Iran’s continued blockade of the Strait, this decision opens the door to a potential shift towards dialogue. Regarding the HMM Namhae vessel explosion in the Strait of Hormuz, the US asserts it was attacked by Iran and is requesting Korea’s role in resolving the Strait of Hormuz crisis.