Project Freedom has been paused, so will it lead to a diplomatic breakthrough or reignite war with Iran?
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Trump announces 'Project Freedom' will pause as US seeks a final deal with Iran
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... President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the U.S. would pause an effort it began on Monday to provide security for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. He said the pause would give time to evaluate whether the U.S. could reach a lasting peace deal with Iran.

"We have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom (The Movement of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz) will be paused for a short period of time to see whether or not the Agreement can be finalized and signed," the president wrote on social media.

The president said Pakistan and other countries had requested that "Project Freedom" be paused. ...

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that Iran no longer controls the Strait of Hormuz. He said "hundreds" of ships from around the world are now lining up to pass through the waterway. ...

Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing deal progress
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... U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would briefly pause an operation to help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing "great progress" toward a comprehensive agreement with Iran.

Hours earlier, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had outlined the effort that began on Monday to escort stranded tankers out of the Gulf. The strait has been virtually shut since the conflict began, blocking some 20% of world oil supplies and igniting a global energy crisis. ...