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 days earlier, would be halted by mutual agreement because great progress had been made toward a deal with Iran."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We would prefer the path of peace. What the president would prefer is a deal."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"Shipping security and energy transit have been jeopardised by the US and its allies with the ceasefire violations and blockade."
— Mohammad Ghalibaf , Politician
Key People
Dan Caine is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Mohammad Ghalibaf is the speaker of the Iranian parliament.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
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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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