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Hormuz. First, US President Donald Trump announced that US naval ships would help guide stranded vessels through the strait in an operation he dubbed “Project Freedom”. Iran issued a new map of the strait with
Strait of Hormuz](https://www.theguardian.com/world/strait-of-hormuz) to and from non-Iranian ports,” US Central Command, which oversees US military operations in the region, said on social media. The International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank
Hormuz.” He warned, however, that any confrontation at sea could quickly escalate. “If we start having opposed encounters, the US will not just be escorting vessels – it will be defending them. That creates
Hormuz would be "completely open" to commercial vessels for the remainder of the ceasefire. But on Saturday, Iran said it was closing the strait again and that any ship that approached it would be targeted
Strait of Hormuz, cutting off vast quantities of oil, natural gas and fertiliser from the global market, sending prices soaring. The United States has also [imposed a blockade](/news/2026/4/24/how-long-can-iran-survive-the-uss-hormuz-blockade) of Iranian ports in response. There
Strait of Hormuz. Asked on Thursday whether he would also consider pulling US troops from Nato allies Italy and Spain, Trump responded: "I probably will - look, why shouldn't I?" "Italy has not been
Hormuz starting on Monday. About a fifth of global energy exports pass through the narrow waterway. In retaliation for joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February, Iranian forces have effectively taken control
US actions had “made things worse, not better” as far as global instability was concerned. The UK’s relationship with Washington has become increasingly strained as the conflict continues, with Starmer heavily criticised
Strait of Hormuz is once again heavily restricted and under “strict management” of the armed forces. It cited continued “acts of piracy and maritime theft under the so-called label of a blockade” by Washington
US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz  without congressional approval. Here is what we know
US and Israeli strikes by closing the strait of Hormuz shipping route and attacking oil-producing neighbours, have sparked gloomy forecasts about rising inflation and mortgage costs. More than 1 million UK households [could
US military says it's not seeking escalation The UAE's Defense Ministry advised residents not to approach, photograph or touch "any debris or fragments that have fallen as a result of successful air interceptions
response, the UAE has doubled down on its alliances with the US and Israel. The Israelis sent an Iron Dome anti-missile system to the UAE, and IDF soldiers to operate it – a significant gesture
Strait of Hormuz. It cites two US officials and two other sources - all unnamed - whom it describes as briefed on the issues. These sources are reported as saying that many of the terms laid
US and Israel’s ongoing war with Iran, which entered a fragile ceasefire earlier in April. Although Iran [announced](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/17/strait-of-hormuz-now-open-to-commercial-vessels) on Friday that the strait of Hormuz had reopened, helping ease oil prices
response, the US began its own naval blockade of Iranian ports on April 13. Trump said operation Project Freedom was being mounted at the behest of countries whose vessels remain stuck on either side
Hormuz. The US has said it wants help forcing the strait and [criticised British and French discussions](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/24/iran-foreign-minister-to-embark-on-three-nation-tour-as-us-peace-talks-remain-stalled) over creating defensive patrols after the war ends, [calling them “silly”](https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/24/iran-war-live-updates-trump-hormuz-strait-israel-lebanon-truce?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-69eb61778f089bd0e8b1f9bb#block-69eb61778f089bd0e8b1f9bb).
Hormuz, lift sanctions and curb Iranian's nuclear ambitions. But Axios also reported scepticism among some US officials about the prospects for a deal and who would even approve such an agreement among the factions
responses on the cost of the Iran war. Representative Ro Khanna stated that the cost of the war was well above the Pentagon’s estimated $25bn figure. “Do you know how much it will cost