Operation Project Freedom is an active U.S. military operation launched in 2026 to reopen and secure the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping. Known as a defensive naval escort mission, it involves U.S. Navy and Air Force assets establishing a security corridor to counter Iranian interference with maritime transit. Recently, the operation transitioned from prior combat operations, with U.S. forces escorting commercial vessels and engaging Iranian small boats threatening shipping. Last updated 4 days ago
The U.S. Navy has resumed escorting commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz under a revived "Project Freedom." A Greek supertanker carrying 2 million barrels of crude was the first ship through, with roughly a dozen more expected in the coming days. - WSJ
Secretary of State Rubio on Operation Project Freedom: "This is a defensive operation. There's no shooting unless we're shot at first. We are only responding if attacked first."
Sec of War: "What we're demonstrating with Project Freedom is they don't control the Strait. We know Iran is embarrassed by the fact that our blockade is holding, and we can run ships through, and we're going to help the world run ships through."
"This operation is separate and distinct from Operation Epic Fury. Project Freedom is defensive in nature, focused in scope, and temporary in duration, with one mission: protecting innocent commercial shipping from Iranian aggression."
"U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter aircraft are among more than 100 land and sea-based aircraft supporting Project Freedom. During the defensive operation, these advanced warfighting platforms are helping to protect U.S. forces and defend commercial shipping."
U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers are currently operating in the Arabian Gulf after transiting the Strait of Hormuz in support of Project Freedom. American forces are actively assisting efforts to restore transit for commercial shipping. As a first step, 2 U.S.-flagged merchant vessels have successfully transited through the Strait of Hormuz and are safely headed on their journey.
IMPORTANT: UKMTO says a new U.S. security corridor is now in place in the Strait of Hormuz, directing vessels to sail south of the old traffic lanes, closer to Oman’s coast, following President Trump’s launch of “Project Freedom.”
U.S. President Donald Trump: "Countries from all over the World, almost all of which are not involved in the Middle Eastern dispute going on so visibly, and violently, for all to see, have asked the United States if we could he...
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U.S. President Donald Trump: "Countries from all over the World, almost all of which are not involved in the Middle Eastern dispute going on so visibly, and violently, for all to see, have asked the United States if we could help free up their Ships, which are locked up in the Strait of Hormuz, on something which they have absolutely nothing to do with — They are merely neutral and innocent bystanders! For the good of Iran, the Middle East, and the United States, we have told these Countries that we will guide their Ships safely out of these restricted Waterways, so that they can freely and ably get on with their business. Again, these are Ships from areas of the World that are not in any way involved with that which is currently taking place in the Middle East. I have told my Representatives to inform them that we will use best efforts to get their Ships and Crews safely out of the Strait. In all cases, they said they will not be returning until the area becomes safe for navigation, and everything else. This process, Project Freedom, will begin Monday morning, Middle East time. I am fully aware that my Representatives are having very positive discussions with the Country of Iran, and that these discussions could lead to something very positive for all. The Ship movement is merely meant to free up people, companies, and Countries that have done absolutely nothing wrong — They are victims of circumstance. This is a Humanitarian gesture on behalf of the United States, Middle Eastern Countries but, in particular, the Country of Iran. Many of these Ships are running low on food, and everything else necessary for largescale crews to stay on board in a healthy and sanitary manner. I think it would go a long way in showing Goodwill on behalf of all of those who have been fighting so strenuously over the last number of months. If, in any way, this Humanitarian process is interfered with, that interference will, unfortunately, have to be dealt with forcefully. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"
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