Trump says Iran will be hit if they 'misbehave' as US begins 'Project Freedom'

President Trump has launched “Project Freedom,” a U.S. military operation to escort neutral ships through the Strait of Hormuz.. Iran has warned U.S. forces to avoid the area or risk attack, while Democrats criticize the continued military involvement without congressional approval. The administration maintains the blockade on Iranian ports, arguing it is both effective and legal, despite rising gas prices and stalled negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. Peace talks remain at an impasse, with the U.S. rejecting Iran’s latest offer to reopen the strait in exchange for lifting the blockade.