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First modification: 05/05/2026 - 18:54 Last modification: 05/06/2026 - 16:08

Amid growing tension in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most strategic energy routes in the world, the United States announced an operation to escort ships held by Iran. But is the so-called “Project Freedom” an urgent response to avoid a major crisis or a new form of American intervention in the Middle East? We analyzed it in El Debate on France 24.

Another day of uncertainty marks the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump assured that the so-called “Project Freedom” is already underway, a plan with which his administration seeks to facilitate the transit of vessels affected by the Iranian blockade.

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However, on the ground the situation is not clear: both Iran and the United States claim to have attacked enemy positions, while each side denies having suffered significant damage. The confusion deepens in a context where diplomatic attempts were also unsuccessful.

This scenario raises questions about the true intentions behind the US deployment and the impact it could have on regional stability and international trade.

Is this a geopolitical pressure maneuver or a reaction to the risk of military escalation? what's behind all this? We analyzed it in El Debate on France 24.

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