Published on: 2026-05-05
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –
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Washington, May 5 /SINHUA/ — “Project Liberty” is a temporary operation in the Strait of Hormuz, conducted separately from the large-scale military operation against Iran “Epic Fury.” This was stated by the US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at a press conference on Tuesday morning.
P. Hegset warned that Iran will be subjected to crushing shelling if it attacks commercial vessels, emphasizing at the same time that the ceasefire regime with Iran continues to operate.
On May 4, US President Donald Trump announced that starting Monday morning, the United States will begin ensuring the withdrawal of ships from the Strait of Hormuz, characterizing this operation under the name “Freedom Project” as a “humanitarian gesture.” –0–
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