Published May 7, 2026, 3:34 AM ET · Updated 6 months ago · 1 source

Trump reportedly paused Hormuz operation after Saudi Arabia denied use of its airspace

Times of Israel
Times of Israel
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Gulf states were reportedly surprised by the announcement of "Project Freedom," a US initiative that triggered fears of renewed fighting. This surprise led to Saudi Arabia denying the use of its airspace, prompting former President Trump to pause a planned military operation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is expected to respond to a US proposal on Thursday.