Trump pauses U.S. bid to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz, cites Iran deal progress

President Donald Trump said he is pausing "Project Freedom," the U.S. military's bid to guide commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.

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May 6, 2026 - 05:17
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Trump pauses U.S. bid to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz, cites Iran deal progress

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026.

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President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is pausing "Project Freedom," the U.S. military's effort to guide commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, one day after the operation began.

Trump, in a Truth Social post, said the decision was based in part on "the fact that Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement" with Iran.

Project Freedom "will be paused for a short period of time to see whether or not the Agreement can be finalized and signed," Trump wrote.

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