Trump threatens 'Project Freedom Plus' in Strait of Hormuz if Iran refuses deal
President Donald Trump on Friday threatened that he would up the ante on Project Freedom, the administration’s plan for the U.S. Navy to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, if Iran does not agree to a ceasefire deal.
TL;DR
- President Trump threatened to increase the scope of 'Project Freedom'.
- 'Project Freedom' is the administration's plan for U.S. Navy escorts through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The escalation is conditional on Iran's refusal to agree to a ceasefire deal.