Andrew Latham
“Project Freedom” lasted 48 hours. The U.S. military launched escort operations through the Strait of Hormuz on May 5, sank six Iranian small boats, and guided two American-flagged merchant ships through the corridor. By Tuesday evening, President Trump had suspended the operation — citing diplomatic progress, deferring to Pakistan, announcing a pause to let negotiations breathe.
Secretary Rubio declared the combat operation against Iran over on Tuesday — the same day Project Freedom launched. Trump suspended the escort mission that evening. Two ships transited in forty-eight hours. Washington called that diplomatic progress. The operational record frames it differently.
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