Trump says ‘Project Freedom’ paused temporarily as Iran talks advance
President Trump has announced that the US military operation guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz will be paused for a short period, citing a request from Pakistan and progress toward a final agreement with Iran, though he insisted the naval blockade will remain fully in effect.
Here is the president’s full post from his Truth Social platform:
“Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries, the tremendous Military Success that we have had during the Campaign against the Country of Iran and, additionally, the fact that Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement with Representatives of Iran, we have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom (The Movement of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz) will be paused for a short period of time to see whether or not the Agreement can be finalised and signed.”