Trump warns US may escalate Hormuz posture if no Iran deal, threatening 'Project Freedom Plus'

President Trump warned that the US may escalate its military posture in the Strait of Hormuz if a deal with Iran is not finalized, threatening to revive and expand the paused "Project Freedom" operation. The US has enforced a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime traffic in the waterway. Tensions have escalated since the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran, leading to retaliation from Tehran.