Shipping

U.S. Looks to Unblock Hormuz With Quiet Version of Project Freedom

A month after abandoning Project Freedom, the US military is quietly coordinating with shippers to protect vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Ships are turning off transponders and staying close to the Omani coast to avoid Iranian mines, with US military assistance if needed. Central Command confirmed it continues to communicate and coordinate with commercial ships seeking safe transit through the critical international corridor.