Operation Project Freedom
| Operation Project Freedom | |
|---|---|
| Part of the 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis | |
| Location | |
| Planned by | US Central Command |
| Objective | Military escort of merchant vessels going through the strait |
| Date | 4–5 May 2026 (1 day) |
| Outcome | Temporarily halted |
| Losses | Seven Iranian boats sunk French CMA CGM ship hit |
Operation Project Freedom is a United States military operation launched on 4 May 2026 to escort merchant ships, in response to Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation was temporarily paused on 5 May. It was declared the second stage of the Iran war, following the end of Operation Epic Fury.