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