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What We Know About ‘Project Freedom’ in the Strait of Hormuz

Violence flared in the waterway on Monday after President Trump said the United States would help guide stranded ships. It’s not clear exactly how the plan is working.

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What We Know About ‘Project Freedom’ in the Strait of HormuzViolence flared in the waterway on Monday after President Trump said the United States would help guide stranded ships. It’s not clear exactly how the plan is working.
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