Trump pauses 'Project Freedom' in Strait, citing progress on a peace deal with Iran

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Amirhosein Khorgooi / WANA via Reuters

Trump pauses 'Project Freedom' in Strait, citing progress on a peace deal with Iran

The president said he was pausing the operation to secure transit through the Strait after two days, but keeping a blockade of Iranian ports.

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