Trump: 'Project Freedom' to Begin May 4 to Escort Stranded Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
US President Trump announced that 'Project Freedom' will commence on May 4 to escort vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a humanitarian initiative to aid neutral nations. Concurrently, US officials are engaged in 'very positive discussions' with Iran to conclude the war in the Middle East.
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(Washington, Central News Agency correspondent May 3rd) US President Trump announced today that the United States will launch 'Project Freedom' tomorrow morning to provide escort services, allowing vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz to escape their predicament.
Reuters reported that Trump did not disclose details about the operation, including whether the US Navy would participate, in his Truth Social post. He described it as a 'humanitarian gesture' aimed at assisting neutral countries not involved in the war between the US, Israel, and Iran.
Trump wrote in the post: 'For the benefit of Iran, the Middle East, and the United States, we have informed these countries that we will guide their vessels safely out of these restricted waters, enabling them to freely and smoothly continue their operations.'
The White House and the Pentagon did not immediately respond to requests for further information.
The Associated Press reported that Trump stated 'Project Freedom' would commence tomorrow morning in the Middle East.
Agence France-Presse reported that Trump said today that US officials are engaged in 'very positive discussions' with Iran regarding potential steps to end the destabilizing war in the Middle East.
He posted on Truth Social: 'I am very clear that my representatives are having very positive discussions with Iran, and these discussions could lead to very positive outcomes for all parties.'
Earlier, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that Tehran had proposed a '14-point plan centered on ending the war' and stated that Washington had responded via messages intermediated by Pakistan. (Compiler: He Hong-ru) 1150504
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Central News Agency
(Washington, Central News Agency correspondent May 3rd) US President Trump announced today that the United States will launch 'Project Freedom' tomorrow morning to provide escort services, allowing vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz to escape their predicament.
Reuters reported that Trump did not disclose details about the operation, including whether the US Navy would participate, in his Truth Social post. He described it as a 'humanitarian gesture' aimed at assisting neutral countries not involved in the war between the US, Israel, and Iran.
Trump wrote in the post: 'For the benefit of Iran, the Middle East, and the United States, we have informed these countries that we will guide their vessels safely out of these restricted waters, enabling them to freely and smoothly continue their operations.'
The White House and the Pentagon did not immediately respond to requests for further information.
The Associated Press reported that Trump stated 'Project Freedom' would commence tomorrow morning in the Middle East.
Agence France-Presse reported that Trump said today that US officials are engaged in 'very positive discussions' with Iran regarding potential steps to end the destabilizing war in the Middle East.
He posted on Truth Social: 'I am very clear that my representatives are having very positive discussions with Iran, and these discussions could lead to very positive outcomes for all parties.'
Earlier, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that Tehran had proposed a '14-point plan centered on ending the war' and stated that Washington had responded via messages intermediated by Pakistan. (Compiler: He Hong-ru) 1150504
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