Centcom says US escort mission in Hormuz has not resumed

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US Central Command stated that the US Navy has not resumed escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, contrary to media reports. The "Project Freedom" initiative, launched in May to ensure safe passage, remains suspended following Iran's attacks on vessels and drones, which sharply escalated Gulf tensions.

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US Central Command has pushed back against media reports claiming the US Navy had resumed escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that “Project Freedom” remains suspended. Earlier in May, the Trump administration launched the initiative to force open safe passage through the strategic waterway.

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