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The US has launched "Project Freedom" to ensure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, with Pentagon chief Hegseth stating the US will provide overwatch for peaceful vessels and denying Iran's control over the strait. This comes amidst rising tensions and threats from President Trump, while the Pentagon insists a ceasefire with Iran still holds.

Russia declared a May 8-9 ceasefire for war commemoration, while Ukraine announced its own separate truce beginning on May 6. Both nations declared these ceasefires independently, leading to competing announcements.