Trump threatens to resume 'Project Freedom Plus' if Iran deal not sealed

US President Trump warned that Washington may escalate its military posture in the Strait of Hormuz if a deal with Iran is not finalized, considering a revival of the paused ‘Freedom Project’. Tensions in the Middle East have escalated since the recent attacks between Israel and Iran, leading to a temporary blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Despite a ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, negotiations failed to produce a lasting agreement, and the US will maintain the blockade.