WASHINGTON -- The U.S. military operation to guide commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, named Project Freedom, is temporary and separate from Epic Fury, the large-scale military operation against Iran launched on Feb. 28, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday.
"To be clear, this operation is separate and distinct from Operation Epic Fury," Hegseth told a press conference at the Pentagon on Tuesday morning.
"Project Freedom is defensive in nature, focused in scope and temporary in duration," he added. The operation was launched on Monday. (U.S.-Iran-Hormuz)
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DUBAI -- The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday said its air defenses are responding to an Iranian missile threat, urging residents to remain in safe locations. (UAE-Iran-Missile)
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BUCHAREST -- Romania's bicameral parliament passed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan's government on Tuesday, with 281 votes in favor and 4 against, bringing down the government, according to the parliament's live broadcast of the vote.
The joint sitting of Romania's bicameral parliament started at 11 a.m., with 431 of its 464 members present for the vote. Romania's 464-seat parliament requires at least 233 votes to pass a no-confidence motion. A total of 288 lawmakers cast their votes, with three invalid ballots, leaving 285 valid votes. (Romania-Government-No Confidence Vote)
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OTTAWA -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Tuesday that he recommended Louise Arbour to serve as the 31st Governor General of Canada, a recommendation that has been accepted by King Charles III of the United Kingdom. (Canada-Governor General) Enditem
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