Trump pauses Project Freedom after less than 48 hours, citing progress on Iran negotiations

President Trump announced a temporary pause of the U.S. military project ‘Freedom’ securing ship movement through the Strait of Hormuz due to progress in negotiations with Iran. The U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports will remain in effect, and tensions are escalating between Iran and the United States. The Security Council at the UN is also discussing the Strait of Hormuz issue.