Trump says US to pause operation to guide vessels through Strait of Hormuz
"Project Freedom", which began on Monday, will be halted because progress has been made toward a deal with Iran, the US president says.
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"Project Freedom", which began on Monday, will be halted because progress has been made toward a deal with Iran, the US president says.
President Trump announced the suspension of the U.S. military operation in the Strait of Hormuz, known as "Project Freedom," citing progress in peace negotiations with Iran aimed at ending ongoing conflict.
As of May 5, 2026, President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause in efforts to guide commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid U.S.-Iran tensions, to allow space for finalizing a peace deal with Iran.
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