The United States Army confirmed having escorted two U.S.-flagged merchant vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. The operation is part of Project Liberty, a humanitarian initiative announced by Donald Trump to assist vessels trapped in the Persian Gulf due to the closure of this key maritime route for global trade.
The military technology behind the transit in Hormuz 🚢
For this mission, the Pentagon deployed Aegis destroyers and electronic warfare systems capable of jamming hostile radar signals. The merchant vessels were equipped with secure communication modules and remote naval escorts. Maritime traffic control was supported by reconnaissance satellites and MQ-9 drones to monitor potential asymmetric threats, such as fast boats or short-range missiles from the Iranian coast.
Hormuz: the highway that is now a toll with missiles 🚀
The most curious thing about Project Liberty is that, according to Washington, it aims to help trapped ships. But one suspects that the only ones truly trapped are those trying to cross without paying the geopolitical toll of the moment. Meanwhile, merchant sailors enjoy a cruise escorted by destroyers, with views of missiles and drones. All very humanitarian, as long as you don't get hit by a lightning attack.