US EditionTrump says the US will ‘guide’ stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday
Trump said the mission will help 20,000 stranded seafarers and restore commercial traffic as Iran’s blockade has shaken global energy markets.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced 'Project Freedom,' a humanitarian operation beginning Monday morning to escort neutral commercial ships safely out of the Iran-controlled Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran has effectively closed the strait since the war began on February 28, stranding hundreds of vessels and some 20,000 seafarers running critically low on food and essential supplies.
- Trump described the effort as a 'humanitarian gesture' for innocent bystanders, warning that any interference 'will, unfortunately, have to be dealt with forcefully.'
- While the U.S. reviews Iran's 14-point peace proposal, Tehran's deputy parliament speaker stated on Sunday the country 'will not back down' from its grip on the strategic waterway.
- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reported the naval blockade has generated less than $1.3 million in tolls, potentially forcing Iran to shut in oil wells as storage fills.
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ANALYSIS | Why Trump's plan to guide ships safely through the Strait of Hormuz could be 'extraordinarily' difficult
The U.S. plan to safely escort hundreds of stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz could face major difficulties, including the ongoing threat of Iranian missile attacks and challenge of navigating through thousands of mines planted in the sea, analysts say.
Trump says US is to "guide" ships through the Strait, though Iran threatens attacks on those attempting to enter - Newsquawk US Market Open
US President Trump posted on Sunday that the US will guide neutral ships safely out of the Strait of Hormuz under “Project Freedom”, beginning Monday morning Middle East time. An Iranian official said any American interference in the new maritime regime of the Strait of Hormuz will be considered a violation of the ceasefire. Iranian Major Abdullahi said any foreign armed forces, particularly the US, would be attacked if they approach and enter t…
The United States wants to ‘escort’ stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz, says US President Trump. But Iran warns that it...
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