From stalemate to strikes: A dizzying week of US-Iran negotiations over the strait of Hormuz
Seven days ago, the US-Iran ceasefire was holding but negotiations seemed stalled, or inching forward at best. Then, Donald Trump and the US launched Project Freedom
TL;DR
- A ceasefire between the US and Iran was holding at the start of the week, but negotiations seemed stalled.
- The US launched 'Project Freedom' to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran considered a violation.
- President Trump paused 'Project Freedom' to facilitate peace negotiations, citing 'Great Progress'.
- Despite diplomatic efforts, sporadic military exchanges occurred between US and Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Reports emerged of a potential one-page memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran to end the war.