US President Donald Trump has announced a temporary pause on “Project Freedom,” the US-led naval initiative aimed at escorting commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that significant progress has been made in negotiations with Iran toward a possible agreement to end hostilities, reported PTI.

Trump cites progress in talks with Iran

In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said discussions involving Iranian representatives had moved closer to a “complete and final agreement.” He added that the decision to pause the operation followed requests from several countries, including Pakistan, as well as recent military developments in the region.