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Why U.S. Project Freedom couldn’t secure free navigation in Strait of Hormuz

May 9, 2026 admin

The crude oil tanker Odessa, carrying UAE crude after passing through the Strait of Hormuz with its Automatic Identification System transponder turned off, navigates the waters at Daesan port, where it is expected to discharge crude oil, in Seosan, South Korea, May 8, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters The U.S. announced Project Freedom on May…

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Trump says pausing Hormuz operation in push for Iran deal

May 6, 2026 admin

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event to sign a memorandum in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on May 5, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (May 5, 2026) he was halting the US military operation to escort ships through the Strait…

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Trump launches ‘Project Freedom’ to open Strait of Hormuz, Iran strikes ships, UAE port

May 5, 2026 admin

Trump’s attempt to use the U.S. Navy to free up shipping provoked the war’s biggest escalation since ⁠a ceasefire was declared four weeks ago. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump launched a new operation on Monday (May 4, 2026) seeking to open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, prompting Iran to lash…

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Iran warns of ceasefire violation as U.S. plans to escort Hormuz ships

May 4, 2026 admin

By blocking the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has choked off major flows of oil, gas and fertiliser to the world economy, while the United States has imposed a counter-blockade on Iranian ports. File picture | Photo Credit: Reuters Iran warned on Monday (May 4, 2026) that it would consider any U.S. attempt to interfere in…

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Trump announces ‘Project Freedom’ to help stranded ships leave Strait of Hormuz

May 3, 2026 admin

Ships and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The United States will launch an effort on Monday (May 4, 2026) to “guide” stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said, giving few details about what could be a sweeping effort…

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