Strait of Hormuz: What happened to Donald Trump's 'Project Freedom' plan?
🔴 Tension RisingBBC2026-05-06
President Trump announced 'Project Freedom' to guide merchant ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israel war with Iran, but paused the operation after 50 hours. This led to a surge in oil prices and concerns about the global economy. Two US-flagged vessels reportedly transited the strait, but Iran disputed claims of military strikes.