US Army says ‘Project Freedom’ in blockaded Hormuz has ‘just begun’

A military operation titled "Project Freedom" has been launched by the US Navy to secure a safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. The operation aims to ensure commercial ships can pass through the strait safely to benefit global and regional economies. US forces will not need to enter Iranian waters or airspace as part of the operation, which is focused on protecting innocent commercial shipping from Iranian aggression. The operation is defensive in nature and temporary in duration.