"Project Freedom will deploy more than 100 land and sea-based aircraft as well as 15,000 service members to coordinate efforts to help commercial vessels navigate the Strait of Hormuz."
"Currently, around 1,000 ships are affected by the blockade around the Strait of Hormuz, with approximately 20,000 crew members stuck on the ships."
"Ship traffic has fallen to a minimum, with only seven ships passing through the strait on April 30, compared to 125-140 daily prior to February 28."
"The blockade imposed by Iran since February 28 aims to reduce maritime traffic overall, with all vessels needing to coordinate with Iranian authorities to pass through."
Project Freedom will deploy over 100 aircraft and 15,000 service members to assist commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The US Navy will not escort ships. Currently, around 1,000 ships are affected by the blockade, with approximately 20,000 crew members stranded. Since late February, at least 25 vessels have been hit by gunfire. Ship traffic has significantly decreased, with only seven ships passing through on April 30, compared to 125-140 daily before the conflict began. The blockade is enforced by both Iran and the US.
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