Trump Warns of 'Project Freedom Plus' if Iran Nuclear Deal Falls Through

US President Trump warned that his administration may revive ‘Project Freedom Plus’ if the nuclear deal with Iran falls through, aiming to ensure the safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. This initiative follows ongoing regional tensions and a pause in the existing ‘Project Freedom’ due to Saudi Arabia’s refusal to allow US aircraft to use its airspace. The US military has begun supporting merchant vessels seeking to transit the waterway.