US President Donald Trump announced a pause in the Hormuz operation “Project Freedom” while a deal with Iran is near completion.
The naval blockade against Iran will stay in effect, and the US claims to have destroyed several Iranian small boats.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the pause is temporary, a ceasefire remains despite renewed Iranian attacks on ships and missiles at UAE.
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi noted progress in Pakistan‑brokered talks but warned against renewed military clashes in Hormuz.