Trump says operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz will be 'paused'
U.S. President Donald Trump said the “Project Freedom” operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz will be temporarily paused to allow time for a potential agreement to be finalized and signed, while the blockade remains in place.
May 06, 2026
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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., May 5, 2026.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (May 5) that the operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, dubbed "Project Freedom" by the U.S., will be paused for a short period to see whether an agreement can be finalized and signed, although the blockade will remain in force.
-Paul Vieira/Reuters
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