US CENTCOM spokesman Tim Hawkins says the main priorities in Hormuz are securing safe routes & blockading Iran.
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TUE · 2026-05-05 · 21:07 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0505-73986
NSR-2026-0505-73986Press Release·SCO·National Security
CENTCOM: ‘Safe path’ through Hormuz is US priority in ‘Project Freedom’
US CENTCOM spokesman Tim Hawkins stated that securing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz is a primary objective of "Project Freedom." The initiative also aims to blockade Iran. This operation is being conducted by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) in the strategic waterway.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-05-05 · 21:07 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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US CENTCOM spokesman Tim Hawkins stated that securing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz is a primary objective of "Project Freedom." The initiative also aims to blockade Iran. This operation is being conducted by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) in the strategic waterway. The stated priorities highlight the US focus on maintaining maritime security and exerting pressure on Iran in the region.
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The US initiative in Hormuz is referred to as 'Project Freedom'.
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The US considers a 'safe path' through Hormuz a priority.
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US CENTCOM spokesman Tim Hawkins states that blockading Iran is a main priority in Hormuz.
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US CENTCOM spokesman Tim Hawkins states that securing safe routes in Hormuz is a main priority.
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