Trump pauses 'Project Freedom' amid potential deal with Iran

Trump pauses 'Project Freedom' amid potential deal with Iran Submitted by Mera Aladam on Wed, 05/06/2026 - 07:42 While the military operation to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz is on hold, the US says the blockade on Iran will remain US President Donald Trump during an event in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on 5 May 2026 (Kent Nishimura/AFP) Off US President Donald Trump has said Washington will temporarily halt a military operation aimed at guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing a potential breakthrough in a deal with Iran . He indicated on his Truth Social platform that the blockade on Iran will, however, “remain in full force and effect”. Dubbed “Operation Project Freedom”, the US plan to escort ships sailing in the strait was launched days ago, despite an Iranian blockade on the waterway.