Anonymousabout 3 hours ago
President Trump paused the US military's Operation Project Freedom — a massive naval effort to break Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — after just one day, citing "great progress" toward a final deal with Tehran. The pause, which keeps the US blockade of Iranian ports intact while suspending ship escort operations, has sent oil prices down nearly 3% but raised sharp questions about legal authority, allied consultation, and whether the move rewards Iranian brinkmanship in a conflict now past its 60-day War Powers deadline.