"U.S. military support to 'Project Freedom' will include guided-missile destroyers, drones, over 100 land and sea-based aircraft and 15,000 troops, CENTCOM said."
"A source close to the president described this as the 'beginning of a process that could lead to a confrontation with the Iranians.'"
"'WARNING. Any American interference in the new maritime regime of the Strait of Hormuz will be considered a violation of the ceasefire.'"
Starting Monday, the U.S. Navy will support U.S.-flagged and commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz by advising on mine avoidance and being ready to intervene against Iranian attacks. No full naval escorts are planned, but Navy ships and military aircraft will be present. The operation, termed 'Project Freedom,' involves significant military resources. Iranian officials have threatened retaliation against U.S. actions, indicating that their response will shape the future of this initiative.
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