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7 May 2026, 14:41

NBC News reported, citing two American officials, that Trump's sudden reversal on the "Freedom Project" in the Strait of Hormuz occurred after Gulf allies were caught off guard by this decision, and Saudi Arabia suspended the possibility of the U.S. military using its bases and airspace to carry out this operation.

According to these officials, Trump surprised Gulf allies on Sunday afternoon by announcing the "Freedom Project" on social media, which caused dissatisfaction among Saudi leaders. In response, Saudi Arabia informed the U.S. that it would not allow the U.S. military to fly from Prince Sultan Air Base in southeastern Riyadh or to cross Saudi airspace in support of this effort.

The two American officials stated that a phone call between Trump and Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, did not resolve the disagreement, and the U.S. President was forced to halt the "Freedom Project" to restore U.S. military access to this vital airspace.

Other close Gulf allies were also caught off guard; the U.S. President spoke with leaders in Qatar after the initiation of this action.

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