Trump launches 'Project Freedom' to escort Hormuz ships amid Iran tensions
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President Trump announced 'Project Freedom' to help free ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz by escorting them through the waterway, with CENTCOM saying it will support merchant transit from Monday; details are unclear and the move could threaten the fragile US-Iran ceasefire, as Tehran warns against American interference. The plan comes amid ongoing blockades, rising oil prices, and Trump's rejection of Iran's latest 14-point proposal, while Iranian officials threaten countermeasures if attacked.
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