Trump Considering Resuming "Project Freedom" on a Larger Scale
by Hwang Yoonju
Published 12 May.2026 00:54(KST)
Updated 12 May.2026 14:18(KST)
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on the 11th (local time) that he is considering resuming the "Freedom Project" (Project Freedom), which aims to facilitate the escape of merchant ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.
On this day, President Trump stated in an interview with Fox News that he is reviewing plans to restart the Freedom Project on a larger scale than before. However, he added that no final decision has been made yet.
Previously, President Trump had launched the Freedom Project on the 4th, mobilizing significant U.S. military forces to assist merchant ships in escaping the Strait of Hormuz. However, on the following day, the 5th, he abruptly suspended the operation, citing major progress in ceasefire negotiations with Iran.
Meanwhile, Iran has delivered its ceasefire conditions to the U.S. negotiating team. President Trump stated the previous day that he does not agree with Iran's ceasefire proposal and declared that it is unacceptable.