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Trump orders US Navy to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions

President Trump has ordered a new operation, "Project Freedom," to pressure Iran regarding its actions in the Strait of Hormuz. This initiative involves U.S. naval vessels and aircraft providing support and advisement to commercial ships transiting the strait, with the aim of breaking a "no deal, no war" stalemate. While a more aggressive plan involving direct confrontation was initially considered, the current approach focuses on readiness to intervene if Iran attacks, potentially leading to a broader conflict. AI

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Trump orders US Navy to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 · Marc Caputo ·

    "He wants action": Trump's frustration with Iran stalemate sparked Hormuz gambit

    <p>President Trump was fed up with the "no deal, no war" stalemate in <a href="https://www.axios.com/world/iran" target="_blank">Iran</a>. The <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/03/trump-us-navy-iran-ships-strait-hormuz" target="_blank">operation he ordered</a> to change that…