Overview
- The U.S. announced a military-led plan called Project Freedom to guide neutral and foreign ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
- President Trump warned that any attempt to interfere with the escorts would be met with force.
- CENTCOM said the deployment will include guided-missile destroyers, more than 100 land- and sea-based aircraft, drones, and about 15,000 service members.
- Trump said many stranded vessels are running low on food and essential supplies.
- CENTCOM said it will keep a naval blockade in place during the operation to protect trade through a key oil route.