• US President Donald Trump announced a temporary halt to the military operation ‘Project Freedom’ to secure ship passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The halt came after only one day of operation, with Trump citing ‘great progress’ in negotiations with Iran.
  • The US blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect, and the pause was agreed upon at the request of Pakistan and other countries.
  • On the first day of the operation, the US military attacked at least six Iranian boats and repelled numerous drone and missile attacks.
  • Iran warned the US against continuing the initiative and insists on its right to control traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

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