U.S. says 'Project Freedom' will defend shipping in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. forces launched an effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, with the first two ships, both American-flagged merchant vessels, sailing through unscathed. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the forces prefer their new effort to guide stranded ships through the Strait to be peaceful, but are ready if needs change.

The Associated Press