Misryoum reports the US says its February operation is over, shifting attention to a new effort to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
A major US military phase aimed at Iran has ended, and attention is now turning to safer passage in one of the world’s most strategic waterways.
In a briefing carried by Misryoum. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the combat operation launched in February is complete. with its objectives achieved.. He framed the shift as a transition to a new initiative linked to guiding merchant vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. emphasizing that any further developments would depend on what unfolds next.
Rubio described the effort as “Project Freedom,” signaling that the immediate priority is reopening and supporting shipping routes rather than sustaining the earlier campaign.
Meanwhile. Misryoum reports that the White House notified Congress that hostilities had been “terminated” after a 60-day period. a move tied to whether lawmakers would need to authorize further action.. Even so. officials have not ruled out a return to military pressure if negotiations fail or Iran disrupts the current ceasefire.
In this context, the Strait of Hormuz becomes more than a maritime chokepoint: it is a test of whether diplomacy can reduce risk while global trade remains protected.
Rubio also underscored that questions about Iran’s nuclear program would be handled through talks. He said negotiations must address not only enrichment-related issues, but also how highly enriched material is managed, highlighting the importance of the next steps in any diplomatic outcome.
That focus helps explain why guidance and deterrence are being discussed at the same time: Misryoum notes that both shipping safety and nuclear negotiations are now competing for the same political and strategic attention.
At the end of the day, the messaging suggests a careful balancing act. Misryoum’s read of the situation is straightforward: the US is shifting from battlefield objectives to a diplomatic and operational posture centered on the Strait, while keeping room to respond if negotiations break down.