DONALD Trump has officially paused his “Project Freedom” mission aimed at safely shepherding ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

The US president said the move is aimed at finalising a peace deal with after weeks of failed negotiations.

US President Donald Trump attends Small Business Summit at the White HouseTrump has announced he is pausing the action of ‘Project Freedom’ Credit: EPA

Trump said the decision had been taken “to see whether or not” an agreement with Iran “can be finalised and signed” soon.

It comes after two days of renewed Iranian attacks on the which have caused fresh fears over the future of the conflict.

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