"Great progress has been made": Trump declares a pause in "Operation Freedom", Iran calls for a "fair ceasefire"
US President Donald Trump decided last night, at the request of Pakistan, to "pause" the American military operation that was supposed to ensure the safe passage of civilian ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
TL;DR
- US President Donald Trump has paused "Operation Freedom," which aimed to ensure safe passage for civilian ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The decision was made at the request of Pakistan, acting as a mediator between the US and Iran.
- Trump stated that significant progress has been made towards a complete and final agreement with Iran.
- The US blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect, while "Operation Freedom" is paused to see if an agreement can be finalized.
- Iranian state media described the US move as a "retreat after Trump's repeated failures."
- US Secretary of State Mark Rubio confirmed the completion of "Operation Epic Fury" with achieved objectives.
- China and Iran's foreign ministers called for a comprehensive and fair ceasefire.
- Two commercial ships under the US flag, "CS Anthem" and "Alliance Fairfax," have passed through the Strait of Hormuz escorted by US military personnel.