Trump says US to begin escorting ships in Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump announced 'Project Freedom,' a naval mission to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday. The operation aims to ensure safe passage amid ongoing tensions with Iran. Tehran has warned that it will view any US intervention in the strait as a violation of its sovereignty.
- ▪US President Donald Trump announced the launch of 'Project Freedom' to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪The mission is set to begin on Monday, 4 May 2026.
- ▪Iran has warned that it will consider US naval escorts in the Strait of Hormuz a breach of its sovereignty.
- ▪The announcement comes amid a fragile truce between the United States and Iran.
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Toggle PlayTrump says US to begin escorting ships in Strait of HormuzNewsFeedTrump says US to begin escorting ships in Strait of HormuzUS President Donald Trump has announced ‘Project Freedom’, a naval mission to escort stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday, warning any interference will be met “forcefully”. The move comes amid a fragile US-Iran truce, with Tehran warning it would treat US intervention as a breach.Published On 4 May 20264 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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