Trump pauses Project Freedom in Strait of Hormuz for Iran agreement talks

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday a short pause in “Project Freedom,” involving safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing requests from Pakistan and other countries.

"Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries, the tremendous Military Success that we have had during the Campaign against the Country of Iran and, additionally, the fact that Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement with Representatives of 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," Trump posted on Truth Social.