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May 5, 2026
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The Ceasefire is Not Over With Iran Says Hegseth
Hegseth
(Secretary, guest)
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Executive Summary
has launched "Project Freedom," a defensive and temporary military operation to ensure freedom of navigation for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, countering Iranian aggression.
The operation involves a significant deployment of over 15,000 U.S.
service members, 100+ aircraft, and naval destroyers to provide a protective dome over the waterway, while maintaining a blockade on Iranian ports.
Despite recent kinetic engagements, including the downing of Iranian missiles and attacks on fast boats, the administration insists the broader ceasefire with Iran is not over, but warns of "overwhelming" force if U.S.
assets are attacked.
is framing this as a short-term mission to stabilize the region and is actively calling on international partners and allies to assume long-term responsibility for securing the vital global trade route.
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