Rubio: U.S. operation in Strait of Hormuz is purely defensive

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday clarified that "Project Freedom," the U.S operation to guide commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, is purely defensive.

Rubio: U.S. operation in Strait of Hormuz is purely defensive

TL;DR

  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a statement on Tuesday.
  • He clarified the purpose of "Project Freedom."
  • "Project Freedom" is a U.S. operation.
  • The operation aims to guide commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Rubio stated that the operation is purely defensive.