https://freerepublic.com/tag/finaldealriggghhhhht/ en-us Wed, 6 May 2026 00:21:53 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4377860/posts President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is pausing “Project Freedom,” the U.S. military’s effort to guide commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, one day after the operation began. Trump, in a Truth Social post, said the decision was based in part on “the fact that Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement” with Iran. Stock futures rose following Trump’s announcement, which raised hopes for a peace agreement that would end the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran and reopen the economically vital strait. It also represented a surprising about-face from the Trump administration, which just hours... CNBC https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4377860/posts#comment Wed, 6 May 2026 00:21:53 GMT