President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. will attempt to “free” stranded cargo ships that have been trapped by the Strait of Hormuz closure since the war with Iran began. The effort, which Trump in a Truth Social post dubbed “Project Freedom,” is set to begin on Monday. The president said the effort is focused solely on getting civilian ships that are flagged in countries not affiliated with the conflict out of the contested waterway so they can “freely and ably get on with their business.” “I have told my Representatives to inform them that we will use best efforts to get their Ships and Crews safely out of ... (full story)