Trump says operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz will be 'paused'

U.S. ​President Donald Trump ‌said on Tuesday that the operation ‌to reopen the ‌Strait of Hormuz, dubbed "Project Freedom" by ⁠the ​U.S., ⁠will be paused ⁠for a short period ​to see whether ⁠an agreement can ⁠be ​finalized and signed, although the ⁠blockade will remain ⁠in ⁠force.