You Vote: With Trump's pause on 'Project Freedom, do you trust any deal that Iran might agree to?

"...while the blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom (The Movement of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz) will be paused for a short period of time to see whether or not the Agreement can be finalized and signed," Trump posted on Truth Social.

Published: May 5, 2026 8:14pm

President Donald Trump announced a pause Tuesday night on his "Project Freedom" operation, touting the success of his military operations against Iran and the progress the United States has made toward a peace agreement.

Trump announced the project Sunday which saw the U.S. begin guiding ships from other nations through the Strait of Hormuz, which is a primary shipping artery through which 20% of the world's oil is exported. 

The president clarified that the U.S. blockade will remain in effect but the operation of helping ships through the strait will be paused. It was not clear how long the pause will last.

"Based on the request of Pakistan and other countries, the tremendous military success that we have had during the campaign against the country of Iran and, additionally, the fact that great progress has been made toward a complete and final agreement with representatives of Iran, we have mutually agreed that, while the blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom (The Movement of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz) will be paused for a short period of time to see whether or not the Agreement can be finalized and signed," he posted on Truth Social.

You Vote: With Trump's pause on 'Project Freedom, do you trust any deal that Iran might agree to?

No. The only way Trump should consider a deal with them is if they allow unlimited, on-the-ground inspection and removal rights, without limitation
41% (1439 votes)
No, because the same problem exists. Even if one group of leaders agrees to something, there are other leaders who won't accept it. Continue to attack and put the squeeze on them until surrender
43% (1497 votes)
I don't trust, but if Trump believes we can verify that they are giving up their nuclear weapons ambitions and support of their terrorist proxies, then he should agree to a deal
15% (540 votes)
Yes, if Iran says they won't develop nuclear weapons, that is enough to sign a deal and end the conflict
1% (28 votes)
Total votes: 3504

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