Trump says US will guide stranded ships out of Strait of Hormuz: ‘Get on with their business’
President Trump announced the US will guide stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz following an attack on a cargo ship near the waterway. He stated that numerous countries have requested American assistance in securing safe passage for their vessels. The move aims to restore freedom of navigation and allow commercial shipping to resume normal operations.
- ▪An attack on a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz prompted increased US involvement in maritime security.
- ▪President Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, stating that multiple countries had asked for US help.
- ▪The US plans to guide ships safely through the Strait so they can resume their commercial activities.
- ▪Trump framed the operation as beneficial for Iran, the Middle East, and the United States.
- ▪The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global shipping lane for oil and commercial vessels.
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World News Trump says US will guide stranded ships out of Strait of Hormuz: ‘Get on with their business’ By Ronny Reyes Published May 3, 2026, 5:12 p.m. ET The US will begin to guide stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after a cargo ship came under attack near the waterway, President Trump announced Sunday. Trump said countries from all over the world who operate the hundreds of ships stuck around the Strait of Hormuz have reached out to the US for help, with the president vowing to step up. President Trump made the announcement on Sunday on Truth Social. REUTERS Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 1, 2026.
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