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US launches Project Freedom after Hegseth says Iran is aggressor in Strait of Hormuz
International
Published on 5 May 2026
Retaliation is promised if Iran keeps harassing ships
The US has issued a hard warning to Iran over behavior in the Strait of Hormuz, with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth calling Iran the aggressor. Washington is launching Operation Project Freedom to protect safe passage through the strategic waterway and says it will respond with significant retaliation if Iran continues harassing ships.
- Hegseth directly labeled Iran the aggressor in Hormuz
- Operation Project Freedom aims to secure ship transit
- US warns of significant retaliation for continued harassment
- Strait of Hormuz remains a key global chokepoint
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