The United States is launching 'Project Freedom' to escort third-country vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, as announced by President Trump. Iran has responded by warning that any American interference will be considered a violation of the current ceasefire.

The United States is set to begin escorting stranded third-country vessels through the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday morning, as part of its “Project Freedom” initiative, Donald Trump announced Sunday. Iran quickly pushed back, with a senior official warning that any “American interference” would be seen as a breach of the ceasefire. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.