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Iran war: US to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has announced the "Project Freedom" operation to "help free up" ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says that amounts to a truce violation. DW has the latest.

Deutsche Welle - World - 14 minutes ago

US will guide stranded ships out of Strait of Hormuz from Monday, says Trump

US president says ‘very positive discussions’ continue with Iran

Irish Times - World - 28 minutes ago

OPEC+ countries agree modest rise in production as Iran retains chokehold on key Strait of Hormuz

VIENNA — Seven countries in the OPEC+ grouping of oil-producing countries — including Saudi Arabia and Russia — say they've decided to a modest increase in production starting in June as part of a commitment to 'market stability.'

Manila Times - Top Stories - 50 minutes ago

CNBC Daily Open: Trump's Hormuz gambit lands with a whimper

Markets appear to have made their peace with the stalled talks, with oil barely moving despite another oil output quota hike by the OPEC+ members.

CNBC - Top Stories - 55 minutes ago

Iran-US war latest: Trump pledges to reopen Strait of Hormuz as early as Monday

US president threatens new strikes if Iran ‘misbehaves’

Independent UK - Politics - 1 hour ago

CENTCOM announces support for Project Freedom to help navigation through Strait of Hormuz

Washington: The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it will begin supporting Project Freedom starting Monday, May 4, 2026, to help merchant...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 1 hour ago

Trump Says U.S. Will 'Guide' Stranded Ships Through Strait of Hormuz

President Trump announced that the U.S. will begin “Project Freedom” Monday to guide and free foreign ships trapped in the Strait of Hormuz.

Breitbart - Sports - 1 hour ago

Iran warns to 'respond harshly' over Trump's 'Project Freedom' in Strait of Hormuz

Hours after President Donald Trump announced the “Project Freedom” mission in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to escort merchant ships, Iran issued a stern warning to the US in response to...

International The News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Iran's military warns US forces of attacks if they try to enter Hormuz

Iran protests as Trump announces 'Project Freedom' to escort stranded ships out of Strait of Hormuz.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

'Project Freedom': Trump launches operation to free ships in the Strait of Hormuz

ALBAWABA - President Donald Trump announced that the United States launched a special operation to free ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz starting Mon

Albawaba - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

US to 'guide' neutral ships through Strait of Hormuz – Trump -- The initiative – Project Freedom – aims to rescue neutral vessels stranded since the start of the war with Iran

The US is launching an initiative to assist neutral ships stranded in and around the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said

Russia Today - US News - 2 hours ago

Oil prices hold steady after Trump says US to help ships leave Hormuz

Oil prices flatlines in Asia as US launches effort to free ships from Strait of Hormuz

Independent UK - Business - 3 hours ago

Iran-US war latest: Trump vows to reopen Strait of Hormuz from today

The US president threatened new strikes if Iran ‘misbehaves’

Independent UK - World - 3 hours ago

A tanker hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz | SBS News in Easy English 4 May 2026

A daily 5-minute news bulletin for English learners and people with a disability.

SBS - World - 4 hours ago

Live: Iran warns Trump's Hormuz mission could breach ceasefire

Meanwhile, Trump says Iran has 'not yet paid a big enough price'

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Two cargo vessels struck near Strait of Hormuz – monitor

A bulk carrier and a tanker have been attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, the UKMTO monitoring organization said

Russia Today - US News - 4 hours ago

Oil prices flat as Trump's plan for Strait of Hormuz fails to calm market

Brent crude largely unmoved by Trump's announcement of operation dubbed Project Freedom.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Trump says US to begin escorting ships in Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has announced a naval mission to escort stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Aljazeera - US News - 4 hours ago

Trump says US military to help stranded ships in Strait of Hormuz in 'humanitarian gesture'

The United States has announced it plans to guide ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump has revealed few details about the plan he is calling Project Freedom, saying it is a humanitarian gesture. It comes as he considers a 14-point proposal to end the war put forward by…

SBS - World - 4 hours ago

Business as usual -- Trump says US will guide stranded ships out of Strait of Hormuz: 'Get on with their business'

Trump said countries from all over the world who operate the hundreds of ships stuck around the Strait of Hormuz have reached out to the US for help, with the president vowing to step up.

New York Post - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

British military says a ship has been hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz

British military says a ship has been hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz.

Bay to Bay News - World - 5 hours ago

Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz

The United States will launch an effort on Monday to “guide” stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, President Trump said, giving few details about what could be a sweeping effort to help hundreds of vessels and some 20,000 seafarers.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

US launches 'Project Freedom' to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz amid positive Iran talks

US President tDonald Trump said the United States plans to begin escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz from Monday as negotiations with Iran continue. Speaking on Sunday, Trump said US...

International The News - World - 6 hours ago

US to 'guide' neutral ships through Strait of Hormuz – Trump

The US is launching an initiative to assist neutral ships stranded in and around the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said

Russia Today - World - 6 hours ago

Trump Announces 'Project Freedom' to Escort Ships Out of Hormuz — 'Any Interference Will Be Dealt with Forcefully'

President Trump announced that the U.S. will begin “Project Freedom” Monday to guide and free foreign ships trapped in the Strait of Hormuz.

Breitbart - Politics - 7 hours ago

CENTCOM ordered to guide commercial shipping through Strait of Hormuz

U.S. military forces will guide commercial shipping from “innocent and neutral” countries through the Strait of Hormuz.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Trump says the U.S. will 'free up' ships in the Strait of Hormuz

President Trump says the U.S. will start escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, after he didn’t rule out a return to fighting with Iran. The president also told an Israeli media outlet that Iran’s latest peace offer was “not acceptable.” NBC News’ Raf Sanchez has the latest.

NBC News - Technology - 7 hours ago

Iran war updates: Trump announces plan to escort ships in Hormuz Strait

These were the updates from the US-Israel war on Iran and Israel's attacks on Lebanon and Gaza on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Iran issues threat after Trump announces Strait of Hormuz 'humanitarian gesture'

A 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline fell Friday, requiring President Donald Trump to either seek congressional authorization or wind down military operations in Iran.

Fox News - Business - 8 hours ago

Oil slips after Trump says US will help free ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices remained above US$100 a barrel with no peace deal in sight.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 8 hours ago

Trump pledges to reopen Strait of Hormuz on Monday after warning of renewed strikes

It comes after Trump said he is withdrawing 5,000 troops from Nato ally Germany after Pentagon calls out 'inappropriate and unhelpful' comments

Independent UK - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Trump says US and Iran in 'positive' talks, unveils plan to escort Hormuz ships

President Donald Trump says the US would help countries that requested American aid guide their ships out of the Strait of Hormuz from Monday (May 4).

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Trump says U.S. will begin guiding ships through Strait of Hormuz

Trump's announcement comes as a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz was attacked Sunday morning.

NBC News - Entertainment - 9 hours ago

Trump says operation will start Monday to help stranded ships leave Strait of Hormuz -- -

A cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz has reported being attacked by multiple small craft, the British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre said Sunday, marking at least two dozen attacks in and around the strait since the Iran war began.

CBC News - World - 9 hours ago

Trump says U.S. will 'guide' stranded ships from Strait of Hormuz, starting Monday

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United States will launch an effort on Monday to “guide” stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said, giving few details about

The Columbian - US News - 10 hours ago

Trump Says U.S. Will 'Guide' Stranded Ships Out Of Strait Of Hormuz

The president said "Project Freedom" will help "neutral and innocent" countries who have hundreds of vessels stuck in the Iran-gripped strait.

Huffington Post - World - 10 hours ago

Trump says U.S. will 'free' ships trapped by Strait of Hormuz closure

Vessels have been largely unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz for months, disrupting key supply chains.

CNBC - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Iran war: Trump says US to 'guide ships safely' from Hormuz

The US president did not elaborate on whether the plan was agreed upon with Iran, which has maintained de facto control over the strait. Meanwhile, OPEC+ has agreed to hike fuel oil production. DW has more.

Deutsche Welle - World - 10 hours ago

Trump Vows US Escort for Trapped Ships in Strait of Hormuz

Trump pledged "Project Freedom" will have the U.S. military escort trapped ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.

Newsweek - World - 10 hours ago

U.S. to begin guiding ships through Strait of Hormuz Monday, Trump says

U.S. President Trump expressed doubt that the proposal would lead to a deal

The Globe and Mail - World - 10 hours ago

OPEC+ nations agree to boost oil production as Iran retains chokehold on Strait of Hormuz

Seven oil-producing nations in OPEC+ — including Saudi Arabia and Russia — say they’ve agreed to a modest output increase in June for 'market stability.'

Los Angeles Times - Business - 10 hours ago

CENTCOM: US blockade of Strait of Hormuz halts $6B in Iranian oil

Fox News national correspondent Bryan Llenas reports on the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz halting billions in Iranian oil and efforts to secure a peace deal on ‘Fox Report.’

Fox News - World - 10 hours ago

Trump: US to Help 'Free Up' Ships in Strait of Hormuz Starting Monday

Trump revealed plans to “free up” the ships in the crucial waterway in a Truth Social post on May 3.

Epoch Times - US News - 11 hours ago

Small boats attack cargo ship near strait of Hormuz

ALBAWABA - According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations, several small boats attacked a cargo ship near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. This has

Albawaba - World - 11 hours ago

Trump says the U.S. will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a project that will start on Monday to help stranded ships leave the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed, but offered few details.

CTV News - World - 11 hours ago

Trump says US will guide stranded ships out of Strait of Hormuz: 'Get on with their business'

Trump said countries from all over the world who operate the hundreds of ships stuck around the Strait of Hormuz have reached out to the US for help, with the president vowing to step up.

New York Post - World - 11 hours ago

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

US president says any interference with operation, which will start on Monday, will 'have to be dealt with forcefully'.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Cargo ship attacked by small craft east of Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz said it was attacked by multiple small craft, according to the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center o

The Columbian - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Bulk Carrier Attacked by Small Craft Near Strait of Hormuz, Crew Safe: UK Maritime Agency

A bulk carrier was attacked by multiple small craft as it transited toward the Strait of Hormuz, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Iran makes outlandish new demands to reopen Strait of Hormuz— and gives Trump a deadline

Iran gave President Trump a one-month deadline to permanently end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, where a carrier was attacked on Sunday.

New York Post - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Cargo Ship Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz: What to Know

U.S. defense officials said the vessel was hit while traveling in international waters near the mouth of the strait.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Shipping grinds to a halt in the strait of Hormuz after Trump remarks

ALBAWABA - Following comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the possibility of a negotiated settlement with Iran, maritime travel throug

Albawaba - World - 14 hours ago

Cargo ship attacked by small craft near Strait of Hormuz, UK maritime agency says

A large cargo ship was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday as Iran pushes to assert control over the vital global energy shipping route.

Fox News - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz reports being attacked

Attack by a small craft near the Strait of Hormuz leaves crew unharmed, as maritime monitor warns of a "critical" threat level.

NBC News - Business - 15 hours ago

Iran attacks cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz

The ship, which was not immediately identified, was hit off the coast of Sirik, Iran, just east of the criticial strait, British officials said.

New York Post - World - 15 hours ago

OPEC+ Approves 3rd Oil Output Increase as Hormuz Tensions Persist

Gas prices reached as high as $6.10 per gallon in California on Sunday, according to the AAA. The national average hit $4.44 per gallon.

Epoch Times - Business - 17 hours ago

OPEC+ agrees to third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure

Increase largely symbolic as war between U.S. and Iran disrupts oil supply movement through Strait of Hormuz

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

New mechanism to govern Strait of Hormuz in Iran peace proposal – RT reporter (VIDEO)

New mechanism to govern Strait of Hormuz included in 14-point Iran peace proposal, RT reporter in Tehran says

Russia Today - World - 20 hours ago

Hormuz impasse brings another vital shipping lane into sharper focus. This one's closer to home

If you were to stand here for a year with binoculars, you would see a quarter of global seaborne trade pass by. More crude oil comes through here each year than even the Strait of Hormuz.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 1 day ago

Huge Tehran billboard blasts Trump with Strait of Hormuz plastered across his face: 'At the breaking point'

Iran fired off its latest rhetorical shot at the US -- unveiling a huge billboard in Tehran of President Trump’s face with an image of a choked Strait of Hormuz draped across it.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

US warns shippers not to pay Iran's 'tolls' in Strait of Hormuz as blockade continues

The U.S. Treasury said it will “not hesitate to take action against those supporting Iran’s military, including through ‘toll’ payments.”

Stars and Stripes - World - 1 day ago

U.S. warns shipping firms over paying Iran to transit the Strait of Hormuz -- Opens in new window

The United States is warning shipping companies they could face sanctions for making payments to Iran to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

CTV News - Business - 1 day ago

Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before talks, Iran official says

Trump said on Friday he was “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal, without spelling out in detail which ⁠elements he opposes.

NBC News - World - 1 day ago

Strait of Hormuz Crisis Sparks Fears of Global Famine

The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz caused shocks to the world oil market, and could increase the risk of famine in struggling nations.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

UAE Warns 'No Iranian Arrangements Can Be Trusted' on Strait of Hormuz

“No unilateral Iranian arrangements can be trusted following its treacherous aggression against all its neighbors,” the UAE warned

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

How the Hormuz crisis fuels US‑China rivalry at Panama Canal

With Iran peace talks stalled and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz disrupted, another vital trade route is back in focus. Climate stress, congestion and geopolitics are putting the Panama Canal under renewed global scrutiny.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 2 days ago

US Navy turns to AI to detect mines in Hormuz

ALBAWABA - Amid persistent worries about maritime security and interruptions to international trade, the US Navy is increasing its use of artificial int

Albawaba - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Iran's supreme leader signals plans to maintain control of Strait of Hormuz

In a statement, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei suggested "legal rules and new management" of the strait will benefit the region.

SBS - World - 3 days ago

'It's just ridiculous': Americans react to gas prices -- Energy prices are rising as US peace talks with Iran appear to have stalled, with the key Strait of Hormuz waterway still effectively closed.

Energy prices are rising as US peace talks with Iran appear to have stalled, with the key Strait of Hormuz waterway still effectively closed.

BBC News - US News - 3 days ago

War on Iran: Iran's supreme leader says he sees new chapter for Strait of Hormuz

Iran's new supreme leader has hailed what he calls a “new chapter” in management in the Strait of Hormuz. Mojtaba Khamenei says the war has reshaped the Gulf. In a statement posted by Iran’s government news service, marking Persian Gulf Day, he says Washington has suffered defeat, adding that Tehran will protect

Channel NewsAsia - World - 3 days ago

Iran's Missing 'Supreme Leader,' in Written Message, Vows 'Future Free of America' for Strait of Hormuz

The alleged, but missing, "supreme leader" of Iran Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly issued a written message on the Strait of Hormuz.

Breitbart - World - 3 days ago

Iran Says U.S. Blockade Is 'Doomed To Fail' As Oil Prices Remain Elevated And Strait Of Hormuz Closed

Iran said the U.S.'s blockade of its ports is "doomed to fail" as oil prices remain elevated and the Strait of Hormuz closed.

International Business Times - World - 3 days ago

US seeks international help to reopen Strait of Hormuz as crude prices surge

Meanwhile, US Central Command has prepared a plan for a “short and powerful” wave of strikes on Iran, probably including infrastructure targets, according to news outlet Axios.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 3 days ago

Iran War Pushes U.S. Gas Prices To Highest Level Since War Began as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed

Gas prices were near $4.18 a gallon on Tuesday, up $1.19 since late February, when the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran.

International Business Times - World - 5 days ago

Will the Iran war end Strait of Hormuz oil supremacy?

The conflict has brutally exposed the energy market's Achilles' heel. While global powers China, India and the EU push renewables, Gulf leaders are advancing plans for new bypass pipelines to safeguard their oil empires.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 5 days ago

Superyacht tied to Russian billionaire sails through Strait of Hormuz

The £370 million boat left Dubai on Friday night and arrived at a marina in Oman on Sunday morning

Evening Standard - World - 5 days ago

Oil prices edge higher as Trump weighs Iran's proposal to open Hormuz

US president is unhappy with latest Iranian ​proposal, US official says

Independent UK - Business - 6 days ago

German exporters turn to Syria, Türkiye land routes amid Hormuz crisis

German exporters seeking to reach Gulf markets are looking beyond the sea routes they have relied on for decades, and are evaluating options such as...

Daily Sabah - Business - 6 days ago

Hormuz: When an energy shock becomes a food emergency -- m read

The Hormuz crisis is driving a global food emergency, as soaring energy and fertiliser costs push vulnerable countries closer to hunger and political instability.

Gulf News - Opinion - 7 days ago

Oil jumps after US seizes Iranian ship near Hormuz

Oil prices have jumped on renewed Middle East tensions, raising risks of supply disruption, higher fuel costs and emergency measures across Europe and Asia

Russia Today - Business - 13 days ago

US Marines seize Iranian tanker near Strait of Hormuz in naval blockade operation

Dramatic footage shows US Marines boarding the Iranian-flagged vessel M/V Touska in the Gulf of Oman after it failed to comply with warnings during a naval blockade, marking the first interception since operations began on Monday.

WalesOnline - World - 14 days ago

Iranian gunboats fire on ships as Strait of Hormuz closed again

Iran's military says it is resuming control of the Strait of Hormuz as supreme leader vows ‘bitter defeats’ for enemies

Evening Standard - World - 15 days ago

Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' while ceasefire lasts, Iran says

The economically vital strait has reopened to commercial shipping while negotiations with the US continue, the Iranian regime has said

Evening Standard - World - 16 days ago

Hormuz blockade could deepen world's worst energy crisis — and risk a dangerous misstep

The U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threatens to halt more tanker traffic, sending oil surging and risks drawing China into a widening confrontation with Washington.

CNBC - World - 20 days ago

Trump's ceasefire hangs by a thread as Iran blocks ships from strait

A threat by the IRGC to destroy ships attempting to pass through the strait comes after explosions in Tehran and across the Middle East

Evening Standard - World - 25 days ago

Shippers Seek Clarity On Hormuz Reopening After U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Deal

Most stranded oil and gas tankers remained inside the Gulf, LSEG shipping data showed.

Huffington Post - Business - 25 days ago

Oil Prices Breach $111 as Trump's Deadline for Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Nears

The United States military may target Iran’s power plants and bridges this week if Tehran does not open up the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. president has warned.

Epoch Times - Business - 28 days ago

Wall Street's Eyes on the Strait

With bad information everywhere, Citrini Research sent an analyst to the war zone to figure out what’s really happening.

New York Magazine - Business - 28 days ago

Trump Signals Possible US Operation to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Trump raised the prospect of U.S. control over Hormuz oil flows as Iran has throttled the critical maritime shipping lane, sparking a global energy crisis.

Epoch Times - Business - 1 month ago

'Not our war': Allies snub Trump on Hormuz, say conflict began without consultation -- 1 min read

Trump lashes out at allies over Hormuz inaction as they refuse military support, saying war began without consultation, exposing deep global divisions amid escalating US-Iran-Israel conflict

First Post - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Iran War: Trump Rejects Zelensky's Drone Help, Warns NATO over Hormuz Coalition | Firstpost America

Since Donald Trump authorized joint US strikes with Israel against Iran, his messaging has appeared inconsistent, swinging between confident claims of imminent victory and contradictory statements about the war’s progress. While bombing continues and Iran retaliates, global concern is rising. European leaders including Pedro Sanchez, Emmanuel Macron, and Giorgia Meloni have urged restraint and civilian protection.

First Post - Top Stories - 1 month ago

India's LPG Lifeline Arrives As "Shivalik" Safely Crosses Strait Of Hormuz | Firstpost America |N18G

India has received a major LPG shipment as the tanker Shivalik LPG Carrier arrived at Mundra Port after crossing the sensitive Strait of Hormuz. The vessel carried around 40,000 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, enough to fill nearly 28 lakh domestic cylinders. Its arrival comes amid tensions in the Gulf that have disrupted global energy routes, making the shipment a crucial boost to India’s LPG supply chain.

First Post - Top Stories - 1 month ago

The Strait of Hormuz Crisis Keeps Getting Worse

Trump says the U.S. has bombed Kharg Island, Iran’s critical oil export hub in the Persian Gulf.

New York Magazine - Business - 1 month ago

Loading... Could a Strait of Hormuz closure slow India's internet? -- The Strait of Hormuz is not only vital for global oil shipments but also a major route for submarine internet cables linking Asia and Europe. With nearly one-third of India's westward data traffic passing through the corridor, any disruption could affect international connectivity, cloud services and digital infrastructure

The Strait of Hormuz is not only vital for global oil shipments but also a major route for submarine internet cables linking Asia and Europe. With nearly one-third of India’s westward data traffic passing through the corridor, any disruption could affect international connectivity, cloud services and digital infrastructure

First Post - Technology - 1 month ago