The launch of Project Freedom to escort the Alliance Fairfax through the Strait of Hormuz has resulted in a major retaliatory ballistic and drone attack on oil infrastructure in Fujairah. While CENTCOM reports the destruction of six Iranian fast boats, Tehran claims the operation killed five civilians, further escalating tensions in the region.

The episode also covers the diplomatic fallout, including Pakistan'S role in the release of 22 crew members from the MV Tuska and the ongoing UN debate regarding sea mines. All documents and data cited in this episode are available at nbn.fm.

Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep142

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