Rubio says Operation Epic Fury is over, U.S. has moved on to Project Freedom
🟡 NeutralWDEF2026-05-06
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the end of Operation Epic Fury and a shift to Project Freedom, a U.S. effort to assist commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The project focuses on ensuring the safe passage of commercial vessels through the strategically important waterway. Rubio did not elaborate on the specifics of the ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran.