Saudi officials opposed President Trump's Project Freedom operation to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz, fearing it would provoke Iranian attacks on Gulf allies and reignite conflict, prompting the Kingdom to restrict U.S. military base access until Trump halted the effort after 36 hours. The operation came amid ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations following an April 8 ceasefire declaration in the conflict that began in February.
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Saudi officials opposed President Trump's Project Freedom operation to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz, fearing it would provoke Iranian attacks on Gulf allies and reignite conflict, prompting the Kingdom to restrict U.S. military base access until Trump halted the effort after 36 hours. The operation came amid ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations following an April 8 ceasefire declaration in the conflict that began in February.