Pentagon Distinguishes Temporary Project Freedom From Epic Fury

Pentagon Chief Hegseth says Operation Project Freedom is separate from Epic Fury and temporary; the U.S. emphasizes it can safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz without entering Iranian airspace, CENTCOM and partners are coordinating with hundreds of ships, Iran is blamed as the aggressor and would face overwhelming firepower if it attacks shipping, and there are discussions about handing Strait duties to the world.