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Hormuz strait. On 4 May, Donald Trump launched what he called “[Project Freedom](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/04/project-freedom-marks-a-classic-trump-flip-from-warmonger-to-humanitarian)”, which was supposed to provide a route out of the Gulf for the hundreds of ships trapped
Strait of Hormuz. The US has been imposing a naval blockade since last Monday Iran has responded by describing the attack and hijack as an act of “piracy”, and threatened retribution. On Monday, hours after
shipping mission would only take place once fighting in the region ends. Iran has been controlling the Strait of Hormuz for months in retaliation for the US and Israeli attacks
Strait of Hormuz with the caption: "Until the last American soldier leaves the region." ### Attacks rattle ceasefire talks The attacks represent the latest escalation between the U.S. and Iran, even as both have insisted they
attacks (as he put it, the “Shootin’ Starts”) if Iran failed to comply with “the real agreement”. He made clear that Tehran had to reopen the strait of Hormuz fully to international shipping
Hormuz Strait to be OPEN TO ALL, including Iran,” he wrote on Truth Social. “If they don’t agree, the bombing starts, and it will be, sadly, at a much higher level and intensity than
Iran talks and the fragile ceasefire. - **Explosions reported across key locations near the Strait of Hormuz**: Iranian state media reported attacks on Qeshm Island and a projectile strike in the port city of Sirik. Residents
Iran will be “blown off the face of the earth” if it attacks US vessels trying to reopen a route through the strait of Hormuz. The US launched an operation on Monday to help hundreds
Iran’s shipped crude exports. US officials have also urged China to support efforts to reopen and secure the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy supplies. The conflict has also increased pressure
Strait of Hormuz by the war on Monday, in a sign that the conflict could further escalate, despite the near-month-long fragile ceasefire. Tehran has been effectively blocking nearly all shipping from the Gulf
ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. --- ## Israel says Netanyahu will speak to Lebanon's president An Israeli official said Prime Minister Netanyahu would speak with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Thursday, though Lebanon
Iran have largely halted direct attacks since April 8 as ceasefire negotiations began, though those talks have since stalled. Since then, Tehran continues to effectively block the Strait of Hormuz and Washington has maintained
Strait of Hormuz and South Korea reported an explosion on one of its ships anchored just off the UAE. A fire also broke out at the oil port of Fujairah after what the UAE said
Hormuz. World oil prices have risen sharply after Iran restricted access to the vital waterway. Shipping disruptions related to container traffic through the strait have affected the global availability and the cost of a huge
ships.” --- **Military v government** After the initiative was announced, a South Korean flagged vessel was struck by what President Trump said was an Iranian attack, and missiles were fired at the UAE by Iran
strait were allegedly fired on by Iran. India summoned Iran’s ambassador in New Delhi to raise concerns about firing on two of its ships. “The attack on tankers during the ceasefire demonstrates the IRGC
ships through the Strait of Hormuz was "completely open" on a coordinated route previously indicated by Iran. Trump initially acknowledged that in a short all-caps post. But then he followed with [another message
ships through the [Strait of Hormuz](/video/newsfeed/2026/5/3/iran-lawmaker-says-strait-of-hormuz-will-not-return-to-pre%E2%80%91war-state), which remains under a de facto Iranian blockade. The operation will start on Monday, the US president says. Iran took control of the Strait
attacked Tehran. In early March, Iran said it would not allow passage to any ships through the strait. Then it agreed to allow limited ships from select “friendly” countries through, on the condition that they
Strait of Hormuz, and that the preliminary agreement relates only to the normalisation of passage in the waterway and maritime security. Tehran will address the matter with Oman, it said. It further said that