President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will begin escorting ships from foreign countries through the Strait of Hormuz from Monday. This move, known as "Project Freedom," is a significant step towards reopening the key strait since Iran shut it down early in the war. While the move is seen as a "humanitarian" gesture, it could lead to confrontation or an escalation back to war. The U.S. is currently having positive discussions with Iran regarding an agreement to end the conflict.