Trump pauses Hormuz plan 50 hours after he announced it - what happened?
The US president pauses the military operation to get ships through the Strait of Hormuz two days after he announced it.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Key People
No people linked to this story
Locations
All Coverage
The US president pauses the military operation to get ships through the Strait of Hormuz two days after he announced it.
President Trump announced that the U.S. Navy will begin guiding foreign ships out of the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday, under an initiative he called 'Project Freedom.'
President Donald Trump announced yesterday that the United States had paused efforts to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz while negotiations with Iran move forward.
The US president has abruptly put ‘Project Freedom’ on hold after just two days, citing progress in negotiations with Iran.
US president says ‘Project Freedom’ suspended to see whether an agreement with Iran can be finalised and signed.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it 'gets in the way' over Iran deal
Trump's threat on Oman, which has been holding its own talks with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, comes as a 60-day window for peace negotiations expires.
August 17, 2026 at 04:26 PMTrump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran
It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.
August 20, 2026 at 12:52 AMOil treads water as US-Iran peace talks stall, Hormuz shipping slows - Reuters
Oil treads water as US-Iran peace talks stall, Hormuz shipping slows Reuters
August 17, 2026 at 12:39 AMTrump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a deal
US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal.
August 19, 2026 at 03:56 AMHormuz Strait to remain shut until U.S. meets interim deal conditions, Iran says - Reuters
Hormuz Strait to remain shut until U.S. meets interim deal conditions, Iran says Reuters
August 18, 2026 at 10:44 AMHormuz shipping traffic capped amid competing claims from US and Iran - Reuters
Hormuz shipping traffic capped amid competing claims from US and Iran Reuters
August 14, 2026 at 03:48 AM