Washington (Monitoring Desk)Donald Trump has announced the temporary suspension of the “Project Freedom” operation in the Strait of Hormuz, a move that has surprised political circles worldwide.
In a statement on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said the decision was taken following requests from various countries, including Pakistan, and ongoing diplomatic progress with Iran.
He stated that significant progress is being made toward a comprehensive and final agreement with Iranian representatives, raising hopes of de-escalation in regional tensions.
Trump clarified that while some security measures in the Strait of Hormuz will remain in place, the naval protection operation has been temporarily paused to evaluate the potential outcomes of the expected agreement.
Experts say this development could mark an important turning point in the ongoing regional crisis, although uncertainty is likely to persist until a final deal is reached.