President Donald Trump announced that the United States will attempt to free stranded cargo ships trapped in the Strait of Hormuz, under "Project Freedom." The effort is aimed at removing civilian ships from the contested waterway so they can "freely and ably get on with their business." However, it is unclear whether Iran will allow the U.S. to conduct this operation without interference during the ongoing conflict. The Strait of Haormuz has been largely impassable since the war broke out, stranding cargo vessels and disrupting a key supply chain. The president warned that interference from Iran would be met with force if it interfered with the Humanitarian process.