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US President Donald Trump suspended “Project Freedom,” a short-lived US military initiative aimed at escorting commercial vessels through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, after pressure from Gulf allies, according to NBC News citing sources.
The decision, announced on Tuesday, followed significant opposition from key Gulf allies, particularly Saudi Arabia, which restricted American access to critical bases and airspace.
Trump announced the operation via social media on Sunday, surprising regional partners and angering Saudi…
