Strait of Hormuz: Pakistan Thanks Trump for Pausing 'Project Freedom'
Sharif said the pause could help advance restraint and diplomacy as Pakistan said it was requested by several countries.
- On Wednesday, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed gratitude to United States President Donald Trump for temporarily pausing "Project Freedom," a mission to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Requests from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and other nations prompted the decision, with Sharif praising Trump's "courageous leadership" as advancing regional peace and stability.
- Former United States special envoy for Iran Robert Malley criticized the military initiative, calling the effort to open the Strait of Hormuz an "illusory attempt" amid zigzagging policies.
- Secretary Rubio indicated the United States and Iran are negotiating a framework agreement that could lead to de-escalation and partial reopening of the strait to commercial traffic.
- Despite reports of "great progress," observers remain uncertain whether current strategies will persist beyond 24 hours, given the president's unpredictable policy shifts.
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Former U.S. special representative for Iran on Trump pausing 'Project Freedom'
NPR's A Martínez asks former U.S. special representative for Iran Robert Malley about President Trump's about-face on a brief American effort to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
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