Trump launches 'Project Freedom' to free ships stranded in Hormuz amid Iran conflict
TL;DR
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will attempt to 'free' civilian ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz as the war with Iran continues, a plan dubbed 'Project Freedom' that would begin Monday and focus on vessels flagged in non-conflicting countries; details on how it would be carried out or whether Iran will allow it are unclear, and the operation's potential impact on global oil markets remains a concern.
- Trump says U.S. will 'free' ships trapped in Persian Gulf by Strait of Hormuz closure CNBC
- Live updates: Trump says US will start escorting ships through Strait of Hormuz CNN
- Trump says US will help ‘'free up' ships in Strait of Hormuz Politico
- Iran war live: Trump announces plan to escort ships stuck in Hormuz Strait Al Jazeera
- Markets on alert as Trump vows Project Freedom for Hormuz after renewed attacks on ships Fortune
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