• US President Donald Trump announced a temporary halt to the military operation ‘Project Freedom’ to secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The halt came after the operation lasted only one day, with Trump citing ‘great progress’ in negotiations with Iran.
  • The US blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect.
  • Pakistan is mediating between Washington and Tehran.
  • The US, along with several Gulf states, proposed a new UN resolution calling on Iran to cease attacks in the strait.
  • Iran announced a new system for approving ship transit through the strait under its control.

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