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Trump announced an operation to free ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.

The US President stated that various countries around the world have asked for his help in removing their ships from the strait.

Trump announced an operation to free ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump announced the start of a special operation aimed at safely escorting foreign ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz reported.

 

In a statement on his Truth Social social network, he said that "various countries of the world" had asked the US for help in freeing their ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. According to him, Washington plans to escort these countries' vessels, safely guiding them out of the restricted water area.

 

The White House leader emphasized that the operation, called "Project Freedom," will begin on Monday morning, Middle Eastern time. He described this initiative as a humanitarian step carried out with the participation of the US and Middle Eastern countries, "especially Iran."

 

Trump also noted that negotiations with Iran are proceeding in a positive spirit, adding that these talks could lead to positive outcomes for all parties.

 

Shortly after, the head of the Iranian parliament's national security commission, Ibrahim Azizi, announced that any US intervention in the situation in the Strait of Hormuz would be considered a violation of the ceasefire regime.

Thailand may introduce a $30 exit fee: it will be collected from tourists and citizens

Thailand may introduce a $30 exit fee: it will be collected from tourists and citizens

The fee is charged only when leaving the country by air transport, and is not collected when leaving by land or sea.

A new president has been elected in Kosovo: Justina Shiroka Pula has assumed the position.

A new president has been elected in Kosovo: Justina Shiroka Pula has assumed the position.

His election averted the possibility of early parliamentary elections and eased the political tension in the country.

Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine: at least 20 people killed

Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine: at least 20 people killed

According to Ukrainian officials, the attacks were directed at Kyiv, Poltava, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions.

No plague detected in Siberia: 60 percent of those in quarantine released

No plague detected in Siberia: 60 percent of those in quarantine released

After an employee of the plague research institute in Russia's Irkutsk region died, those who had been in contact with him were examined.

Military plane crashes into swamp in Nigeria: 25 people killed

Military plane crashes into swamp in Nigeria: 25 people killed

A 3-day national mourning was declared in the country.

EU will completely phase out Russian gas by the end of 2027 — von der Leyen

EU will completely phase out Russian gas by the end of 2027 — von der Leyen

The share of Russian gas in EU imports has already shrunk from 45 percent to 12 percent.

Malaysia returned nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals: UN warned of war and persecution risks

Malaysia returned nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals: UN warned of war and persecution risks

UNHCR expresses concern that refugees may face persecution or be forced into military service following their return to a country where the war is ongoing.

Military deaths in Kazakhstan: 13 criminal cases opened

Military deaths in Kazakhstan: 13 criminal cases opened

Violations were found in the planning of the exercises in the Caspian Sea, in which 14 military personnel died.