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Trump Initiates 'Project Freedom' Hormuz Escort Operations

President Trump announced 'Project Freedom' on May 3 and commenced operations on May 4, deploying Navy destroyers, approximately 100 aircraft, and 15,000 troops to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

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