US to Offer Overwatch for All Peaceful Vessels Except Iran’s, Says Pete Hegseth
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“Project Freedom is defensive in nature, focused in scope and temporary in duration, with one mission, protecting innocent commercial shipping from Iranian aggression. American forces won’t need to enter Iranian waters or airspace. It’s not necessary. We’re not looking for a fight.” Mr. Hegseth said during a briefing.
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