Last Sunday, May 3, Donald Trump, president of the United States, announced the beginning of a mission that consisted of “rescuing” Boats stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, due to Iran blockades.
The mission was named by the president as “Project Freedom”. According to his words, they will seek to mobilize more than 100 aircraft, destroyers, drones and approximately 15 thousand soldiers.
Trump had said in a publication on his Truth Social network that the operation would begin on May 4. In addition, he stressed that several countries in the world “would have asked for US help.” to guarantee safe passage of their vessels.
The president indicated that many of the countries are “innocent” and have no relationship with the war against Iranso the US authorities They will escort the boats as a “humanitarian gesture”.
The Central Command of the United States Army reported that the operation will involve “destroyers with guided missiles, more than 100 land- and sea-based aircraft, autonomous platforms (drones) multiple domain and 15 thousand service members.”
“Our support for this defensive mission It is essential for regional security and the global economywhile we also maintain the naval blockade,” said Commander Brad Cooper.
This May 4, the US authorities reported that they have facilitated the passage of two merchant ships and indicated that it is the “first step” in the Proyecto Libertad operation.
“As a first step, two merchant ships with the American flag have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz and continue their journey safely“said the Centcom authorities.
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