[US-Israel, Iran War Day #66] Trump Announces ‘Project Freedom’ to Restore Freedom of Navigation in Hormuz

In Brief…

• US, Israeli strikes on Iran expected within 24 hours
• Two US-flagged merchant vessels successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, US Central Command said on Monday.
• No US Navy ship was hit by Iranian missiles on Monday, US Central Command said, denying Iranian reports that Islamic Revolutionary Guards had struck a US warship.
• The maritime security threat level in the Strait of Hormuz remains critical due to ongoing regional military operations, UK Maritime Trade Operations said on Monday.
• US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States would launch Project Freedom on Monday morning to help guide stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.
• US Central Command said its forces will begin supporting “Project Freedom” on May 4 to help restore freedom of navigation for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

This is a developing story that HO1 will continue to monitor.
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[UPDATE] Trump says fuel prices will drop rapidly after Iran war