U.S. Initiates 'Project Freedom' to Escort Neutral Ships from Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announces a U.S. operation to guide stranded neutral ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the humanitarian nature of the mission.
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the United States will commence 'Project Freedom' on Monday morning, an operation aimed at assisting neutral ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative seeks to guide these vessels safely out of the restricted waterways, allowing them to resume their business activities.
In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump described the effort as a 'humanitarian gesture' intended to aid countries uninvolved in the ongoing Middle East conflict. He emphasized that the ships belong to nations that are 'merely neutral and innocent bystanders.'
The White House and the Pentagon have not provided additional details regarding the operation, including whether the U.S. Navy will be involved. The situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains tense, with numerous commercial vessels and approximately 20,000 seafarers affected by the blockade.
