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Middle East • 2026-05-03 20:06

US announces ‘Project Freedom’ to escort ships through Hormuz; Iran warns of cease‑fire breach

Al Jazeera notes that Iran warned President Trump’s Hormuz escort mission would violate the cease‑fire, while France 24’s live blog reports the United States will begin escorting third‑country vessels through the Strait of Hormuz under the ‘Project Freedom’ initiative and cites a senior Iranian official’s warning of a breach. Both outlets describe the same US operation and Iranian reaction, with Al Jazeera emphasizing the cease‑fire violation claim and France 24 providing live updates on the escort plan.

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