US President Donald Trump says the United States is pausing an operation in the Strait of Hormuz as part of an effort to reach an Iran nuclear deal. In posts attributed to Trump, he says he is pausing “Project Freedom” after receiving a request from mediator Pakistan and other countries. Trump links the pause to progress toward negotiations with Tehran, stating that “Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement.” The reports present the move as connected to diplomatic efforts rather than a shift in broader policy, emphasizing that the pause is intended to support or encourage a final agreement with Iran. Both outlets describe the action as a response to international mediation and as occurring alongside ongoing talks. The accounts do not provide additional operational details about the pause, including duration or scope, beyond the reference to the project name and the rationale tied to reaching a comprehensive settlement with Iran.