Rubio Announces End of Initial US Iran Strike 'Epic Fury' as Trump Pauses 'Project Freedom'

JERUSALEM, Israel – While U.S. officials say a fragile ceasefire with Iran is still holding, new attacks in the region and growing economic concerns show just how volatile the situation remains. The Trump administration says it wants peace. However, it's also warning Tehran not to test American resolve. The president announced on Tuesday night that he is pausing Project Freedom, the U.S. operation designed to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz. He indicated that the naval blockade remains fully in place. Trump posted on Truth Social, announcing, "Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries, the tremendous Military Success that we have had during the Campaign against the Country of Iran and, additionally, the fact that Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement with Representatives of Iran, we have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom.... will be paused for a short period of time to see whether or not the Agreement can be finalized and signed.” The halt comes after Project Freedom began early Monday to reopen shipping lanes through the Strait after Iran effectively choked off traffic through one of the world's most critical waterways. Read the full story from CBN Israel's Marion Rice-Oxley and Paul Strand: https://cbn.com/news/israel/rubio-announces-end-initial-us-iran-strike-epic-fury-trump-pauses-project-freedom For over 20 years, CBN has beamed life-giving Farsi broadcasts into Iran despite internet shutdowns. Now, with war erupting across the country today and civilians facing mass displacement and suffering, CBN is ready to deliver prayer support, emergency food, humanitarian aid, and the hope of Jesus to families whose lives have been upended by conflict. DONATE HERE --- cbn.com/iran See ALL our live reporting on war with Iran: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrOrpssK0sq-SoCgJ6Ic_C5fzc_Brv22n CBN News. Because Truth Matters Download the free CBN News App: http://cbnnews.com/app SUBSCRIBE to the CBN News Channel for more: http://youtube.com/c/CBNnewsonline/?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE to the QuickStart Newsletter by visiting quickstart.news SUBSCRIBE to the Quickstart Podcast. New episodes every morning at 7am: cbn.com/cbnnews/quickstart What's coming up next? Have a look at our program guide: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.cbn.com%2Fcbnnews%2Fnewschann&redir_token=3Xja-7LE5ZQebEu1fn-B5ib34tN8MTU3OTg4MjMzMkAxNTc5Nzk1OTMy&v=P0mHVeNNfDw&event=video_description CBN features 24-hour TV news from a Christian perspective. The CBN News Channel provides independent news programming to an underserved audience to enlighten, entertain and inspire Christians around the world. Comments below do not necessarily reflect the views of CBN. Share this live feed with your friends and family: https://www.youtube.com/c/CBNnewsonline Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbnnews/ Like us on X: https://x.com/CBNNews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbnnews/ Contact News Editors: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.cbn.com%2Fcontact%2Fcontact-&redir_token=3Xja-7LE5ZQebEu1fn-B5ib34tN8MTU3OTg4MjMzMkAxNTc5Nzk1OTMy&v=P0mHVeNNfDw&event=video_description Questions about other CBN programs: Visit WatchCBNNews.com or call (888) 700-7000. Questions about supporting CBN News? Visit JoinCBNNews.com or call (888) 700-7000 for more information. #breakingnews #politicalnews #christiannews #christian #christianity #church #breakingnews #cbnnews