United States President Donald Trump has announced that Iran and the United States have agreed to suspend ‘Project Freedom’ for a short period at the request of Pakistan and other countries.
In a statement issued on Truth Social, the US president has said that the decision followed after an extraordinary military success in the campaign against Iran and progress towards a final agreement with Iranian representatives.
He said it had been mutually agreed that, while the blockade would remain fully in force, ‘Project Freedom’ — the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz — would be temporarily halted.
The pause, he added, was intended to assess whether the proposed agreement could be finalised and signed. ‘Project Freedom’ aims to ensure the safety of global commercial vessels and their crews passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
The US had earlier warned of serious consequences if Iran interfered with the operation, including actions involving American vessels or relief efforts.
Under the plan, US forces had also targeted Iranian fast boats operating in the Strait. The initiative followed Iran’s rejection of new proposals related to ending the conflict.
