News · 6 May 2026
Trump puts Hormuz ship rescue plan on hold after Iran attacks
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Around 20,000 sailors aboard roughly 2,000 vessels are trapped in the Persian Gulf after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, cutting off a route carrying about a fifth of global oil and gas. Trump launched 'Project Freedom' on Sunday, promising the US Navy would guide stranded ships to safety, describing it as a humanitarian gesture. He then paused the operation on Tuesday evening, citing progress towards a deal with Iran.
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