Trump pauses ‘Project Freedom’ in Hormuz, citing progress in Iran talks

U.S. President Trump has temporarily paused the U.S. military’s ‘Freedom Project’ in the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress in negotiations with Iran. Iran has tightened control over the waterway and warned against trespassing vessels, while the U.S. has maintained a blockade. This pause remains a complex situation with potential for renewed escalation.