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Trump shelved ‘Project Freedom’ after Saudis refused use of bases and airspace

Saudi Arabia refused the US use of its bases and airspace for 'Project Freedom,' a planned military escort for oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, leading Donald Trump to shelve the operation. The refusal highlights Saudi caution and growing tensions with the more assertive UAE over the US-Israel conflict with Iran.

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Trump shelved ‘Project Freedom’ after Saudis refused use of bases and airspace

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