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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Harriette Boucher

Trump pauses operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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  • President Donald Trump announced a pause in Project Freedom, a U.S. operation aimed at opening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.
  • The operation, which was only announced by his administration on Monday, will be temporarily halted.
  • The pause is intended to allow time for a potential agreement with Iran to be finalized.
  • Despite this, the existing blockade of Iranian ports will remain in full force.
  • Trump stated the decision was made at the request of Pakistan and other countries, citing military success and progress toward a final agreement with Iran.

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