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Iran Warns US: Any Military Escort in Hormuz Amounts to 'Ceasefire Violation'
Iran Warns US: Any Military Escort in Hormuz Amounts to 'Ceasefire Violation'
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Iran has issued a sharp warning to Washington, stating that any American military escort operation in the Strait of Hormuz would be considered a breach of the existing ceasefire between the two countries.
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The statement came hours after US President Donald Trump announced “Project Freedom,” a military-led operation to guide foreign vessels out of the strategic waterway, which has been largely closed due to a US naval blockade imposed during the Iran war.Earlier on Sunday, Trump revealed on Truth Social that the United States would begin escorting neutral ships out of the strait, calling the move a “humanitarian gesture” for vessels running low on food and supplies.“This process, Project Freedom, will begin Monday morning, Middle East time,” Trump wrote.US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the launch, deploying guided-missile destroyers, more than 100 aircraft, drones, and 15,000 service members. However, American officials later told Axios that the Navy would not directly escort commercial ships but would remain “in the vicinity” to deter Iranian attacks and provide safe lane information to avoid mines.
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Iran Warns US: Any Military Escort in Hormuz Amounts to 'Ceasefire Violation'
03:56 GMT 04.05.2026 (Updated: 06:52 GMT 04.05.2026) Iran has issued a sharp warning to Washington, stating that any American military escort operation in the Strait of Hormuz would be seen as a breach of the existing ceasefire between the two countries.
The statement came hours after US President Donald Trump announced “Project Freedom,” a military-led operation to guide foreign vessels out of the strategic waterway, which has been largely closed due to a US naval blockade imposed during the Iran war.
“Any American interference in the new maritime regime of the Strait of Hormuz will be considered a violation of the ceasefire,” wrote Ebrahim Azizi, chairman of Iran’s National Security Commission, on X. “The Strait will not be managed by Trump's delusional posts!”
Earlier on Sunday, Trump revealed on Truth Social that the United States would begin escorting neutral ships out of the strait, calling the move a “humanitarian gesture” for vessels running low on food and supplies.
“This process, Project Freedom, will begin Monday morning, Middle East time,” Trump wrote.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the launch, deploying guided-missile destroyers, more than 100 aircraft, drones, and 15,000 service members. However, American officials later told Axios that the Navy would not directly escort commercial ships but would remain “in the vicinity” to deter Iranian attacks and provide safe lane information to avoid mines.
