3/11
This matters because of a simple distinction:
Warships can operate under fire.
Merchant ships cannot.
Project Freedom proves capability.
It does not prove control.
Even US officials admit only a handful of ships moved. Some reports suggest just 2 meaningful transits in 24h.
#Shipping #Risk 4/11
At the same time:
Commercial vessels were hit (South Korean and UAE-flagged)
Drones targeting other ships were recorded
Missiles were fired at UAE - most notably Fujairah Port
This is not stabilisation.
This is escalation within limits.
#Hormuz #ProjectFreedom