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4 May 2026, 02:33

The United States Central Command, CENTCOM, announced that American forces will begin supporting the "Freedom Project" from Monday morning, Middle Eastern time, with the aim of restoring freedom of navigation for commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
This statement, published on the social media platform X, emphasizes that the mentioned mission is carried out at the direction of the President and will support ships seeking to pass freely through this strategic passage.

CENTCOM highlighted the economic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, stating that about a quarter of the world's maritime oil trade and a significant volume of fuel and fertilizers pass through this route. Brigadier General Brad Cooper, the commander of CENTCOM, stated that supporting this defensive mission is essential for regional security and the global economy, while a maritime blockade will also continue.

According to this statement, the U.S. Department of State, in collaboration with the Department of Defense, has initiated a plan to enhance coordination and information sharing with international partners in the field of maritime security. The military support for this plan will include missile-equipped destroyers, over 100 ground and aerial aircraft, unmanned systems, and approximately 15,000 military personnel.
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