Has Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ reignited war with Iran?

Donald Trump has launched a new operation, dubbed ‘Project Freedom’, to try to open the strait of Hormuz. Could it spark a re-escalation of the war with Iran and bring an end to the ceasefire? Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s senior international correspondent Julian Borger

Has Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ reignited war with Iran?

TL;DR

  • Donald Trump has launched 'Project Freedom'.
  • The operation aims to open the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Concerns exist about re-escalating the war with Iran.
  • The ceasefire may be brought to an end.