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President Donald Trump announced a pause in the US 'Project Freedom' operation to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, shortly after its initiation. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that military objectives of Operation Epic Fury have concluded, marking the end of the offensive stage against Iran, while the US blockade on Iranian vessels continues. Oil prices fell and stocks rose following the announcement.
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[The Guardian] Middle East crisis live: Trump changes strait of Hormuz plan again as Rubio says US offensive is ‘over’[Financial Times] US pauses ‘Project Freedom’ as Trump seeks way out of Hormuz impasse - Financial Times[New York Times] Oil Falls and Stocks Gain as Trump Changes Course in Strait of Hormuz[Newsmax] Trump Says US Pausing Hormuz Strait 'Project Freedom' in Push for Iran Deal[World Socialist Web Site] Facing mounting crisis, Trump reverses course on escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz