'Project Freedom': U.S. military to free blockaded commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz

The Navy will deploy guided-missile destroyers, more than 100 land- and sea-based combat aircraft, and several sea and air drones to guide international commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command officials said Sunday.

'Project Freedom': U.S. military to free blockaded commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz

TL;DR

  • The Navy will deploy guided-missile destroyers.
  • More than 100 land- and sea-based combat aircraft will be deployed.
  • Several sea and air drones will be used.
  • The mission is to guide international commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.
  • U.S. Central Command officials announced the deployment on Sunday.