Trump Says He May Resume “Operation Liberty”

According to Xinhua News Agency, U.S. President Trump told the media at the White House on the 8th that the United States may resume the “Freedom Operation,” aimed at facilitating the passage of vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, and expected to receive Iran’s response that evening to the U.S.-Iran agreement proposal put forward by the United States. Trump stated that he believed the “Freedom Operation” was a good idea, but “there are other solutions.” If no progress is made, the U.S. side may restart the “Freedom Operation.” However, “it would be an upgraded version—the ‘Enhanced Freedom Operation’—meaning additional measures beyond the original plan.”