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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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Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump says pausing Hormuz operation in push for Iran deal

May 6, 2026 admin

Trump advisers step up their calls on China to help open Strait of Hormuz ahead of Beijing summit White House officials are pressing China to use its influence with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz just days before President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping’s highly anticipated summit in Beijing. Secretary of State…

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U.S. ‘not looking for a fight’ over Strait of Hormuz, Pete Hegseth says

May 5, 2026 admin

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday ‌(May 5, 2026) that a U.S. operation to protect commercial ships ⁠from Iran in the Strait of Hormuz is…

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Iran-Israel war LIVE: Ceasefire on brink as UAE reports attacks

May 5, 2026 admin

Trump launches ‘Project Freedom’ to open Strait of Hormuz, Iran strikes ships, UAE port 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 out in an effort to keep control of the critical ‌energy shipping route. A handful…

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