Iran Warns US Interference in Strait of Hormuz Would Breach Ceasefire as 'Project Freedom' Begins

A senior Iranian official, Ebrahim Azizi, head of the national security commission in Iran's parliament, warned on Monday that Tehran would consider any U.S. attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz a breach of the ceasefire. This statement followed President Donald Trump's announcement of a plan for U.S. forces to escort ships through the blocked Strait of Hormuz, with operations commencing on Monday, May 4, 2026.