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Trump Launches Operation to Escort Ships Through Hormuz
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Trump Launches Operation to Escort Ships Through Hormuz

Trump has announced 'Project Freedom,' a US military operation to escort commercial ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran war disrupted global shipping lanes. Iran is calling the move a ceasefire violation, with a lawmaker warning the strait will never return to its pre-war status quo. The operation launches Monday with more than 15,000 personnel and 100 aircraft committed to the effort.

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US to ‘guide’ stranded ships out of Strait of Hormuz, says Trump

US to ‘guide’ stranded ships out of Strait of Hormuz, says Trump

Financial Times · May 3

Iran lawmaker says Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre‑war state

Iran lawmaker says Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre‑war state

Al Jazeera · May 3

Trump says US will ‘help free up’ ships stuck in Hormuz Strait

Trump says US will ‘help free up’ ships stuck in Hormuz Strait

Al Jazeera · May 3

Trump says US to 'guide' stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz

Trump says US to 'guide' stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz

BBC · May 4

Iran war live: Tehran warns Trump’s Hormuz mission violates ceasefire

Iran war live: Tehran warns Trump’s Hormuz mission violates ceasefire

Al Jazeera · May 4

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