'Desperately Bouncing From One Extreme to Another': Trump Pauses 'Project Freedom' in Strait of Hormuz

US President Trump has temporarily paused his administration's plan to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran due to the latter's naval blockade. Iran dismissed the US operation as a complete failure and called for the resumption of direct negotiations. Political scientists noted Trump's extreme policy shifts, emphasizing the uncertainty of the situation.