U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News that he is "considering resuming Project Freedom." He then emphasized, "The U.S. must recover and remove 'nuclear dust' from Iran's destroyed nuclear facilities. Iran lacks the technology to remove it." The U.S. launched 'Project Freedom' on the 4th to rescue ships isolated in Hormuz, but abruptly suspended it two days later. However, with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait re-allowing the U.S. military to use their bases and airspace on the 7th, speculation has arisen that the U.S. may consider resuming operations.