The U.S. military has launched Project Freedom to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The operation involves guided-missile destroyers, over 100 aircraft, and 15,000 service members. - It aims to protect commercial shipping carrying a quarter of the world's oil trade.
- The Maritime Freedom Construct combines diplomatic and military coordination. This mission is critical for regional security and the global economy, with potential impacts on local communities like Santa Cruz County and Freedom, California.