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WASHINGTON — President Trump has halted a proposed military plan to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, following warnings from Saudi Arabia that it would not permit the U.S. to use its airspace or air bases to support the mission.
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The initiative, dubbed “Project Freedom” and announced by the president on Sunday, faced opposition after discussions with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman failed to reach a consensus, according to a report by NBC News.
This military strategy aimed to prevent Iran from potentially obstructing the critical passageway, which is a conduit for at least 20% of the world’s maritime oil shipments.
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