ICYMI - Saudi base ban forced Trump to pause Strait of Hormuz shipping operation

Trump's 'Project Freedom' was halted within 36 hours after Saudi Arabia blocked U.S. military use of a key airbase and airspace, effectively ending the operation. A phone call between Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman failed to resolve the dispute. The U.S. military needs access to regional airspace to ensure the safety of commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.