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US not seeking fight, launches Operation Freedom, says Pentagon chief

The U.S. has launched Project Freedom to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon said the mission is defensive and temporary, aimed at ensuring safe passage amid tensions with Iran. Officials stressed that the U.S. is not looking to fight but will act to secure a key global trade route.

5 May 2026 9:56 pm