U.S. Looks to Unblock Hormuz With Quiet Version of Project Freedom

The U.S. military is quietly coordinating with commercial shippers to navigate the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing Iranian threats, including mines, drones, and fast attack boats, resulting in severely limited traffic through the strait (only 2–4 transits observed per day). Vessels are reportedly turning off AIS transponders and hugging the Omani coast to avoid Iranian threats, indicating significant operational disruptions and rerouting risk for the critical global shipping corridor.