ABC's The World Today reports that US President Donald Trump has announced what he calls 'Project Freedom' to guide international ships out of the Strait of Hormuz. He says the plan is a "humanitarian gesture" for countries he says are "victims of circumstance". It comes as Iran confirms it's received a US response to its latest peace proposal, which calls for an agreement to be reached within 30 days.
USSC Associate Professor David Smith spoke with SBS on this development and the potential rationale behind the decision.