SECURITYAug 3 · 15:23 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYEGaspard Rouffin

US military helped over 1,000 ships cross Strait of Hormuz since May

US Central Command has assisted over 1,000 ships in crossing the Strait of Hormuz since early May. President Donald Trump initiated 'Operation Project Freedom' on 5 May to escort merchant ships but abandoned it after two days due to negotiations. The Strait, which previously handled 20% of global oil and liquified natural gas supply, remains a critical transit route.

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