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Project Freedom
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iran middle east
Rubio: Operation Epic Fury Is Over, US Shifts to Defense
Secretary of State Rubio declared the US-Israel military campaign against Iran complete, saying Washington has moved to a defensive posture as deal talks advance.
May 6, 2026
iran middle east
Trump Pauses Hormuz Escort Operation, Cites Deal Progress
President Trump halted 'Project Freedom' military escorts through the Strait of Hormuz, saying Iran nuclear talks are making 'great progress' toward a final agreement.
May 6, 2026
iran middle east
Iran Demands Hormuz Permits as Trump Pauses Naval Escorts
Tehran's new Persian Gulf Strait Authority requires foreign ships to obtain transit permits before entering the strait, directly challenging the US position that Hormuz is international waters.
May 6, 2026
iran middle east
Iran Strikes UAE for First Time Since Ceasefire, Fujairah Refinery Burns
Iran attacked the UAE on May 4 for the first time since the April 8 ceasefire, igniting a fire at the Fujairah oil export hub and striking an ADNOC tanker — threatening the last major bypass route for Gulf crude.
May 5, 2026