Sky News halted for breaking alert and it's 'ultimate humiliation' for Donald Trump

 Sky News was halted for a breaking news alert on Wednesday in a new blow to US President Donald Trump. Correspondent Sally Lockwood updated viewers live from Dubai as she announced that the leading politician has issued a pause to "Project Freedom".

The short-lived project only lasted for around two days, as Sally shared: "In that time, it looks like they've managed to transport just two civilian vessels safely through the Strait of Hormuz, despite the immense military might that the US threw at it." The reporter continued as she explained what a huge smack in the face it is to Trump. "Project Freedom is paused, but it has been a failure, by all accounts so far," she said. "It has been pretty embarrassing for Donald Trump. His latest push to try and reopen the Strait of Hormuz has not worked."

The report was shared on social media as X (Twitter) users hit out at the President. One penned: "Donald Trump is a delusional old narcissist who hasn't got a clue what he's doing."

Someone else said: "Trump is cornered and Iran knows it. He huffed and puffed and Iran called his bluff." Another confused viewer quizzed: "Is Project Freedom different to operation Epic Fury?"

One more person fumed: "Project Freedom?? Truth Social? Trump is living in his own fantasy world. Lock him up!"

Trump has claimd that the project has been paused in the hopes of striking up a deal. Writing on Truth Social, he shared: "Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries... we have mutually agreed that, while the Blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom (The Movement of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz) will be paused for a short period of time to see whether or not the Agreement can be finalised and signed."

The stalling of Project Freedom, which was set to see US forces escort trapped ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, comes as a US Navy warship was reportedly hit by two missiles in the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, according to Iranian media.

US Central Command has since denied claims by writing on X: "No U.S. Navy ships have been struck. U.S. forces are supporting Project Freedom and enforcing the naval blockade on Iranian ports."