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politics Scmp World 2026-05-04

Fragile Ceasefire Holds in Hormuz; US Plans Ship Escorts

The ceasefire between the US and Iran has entered its third week with signs of the Strait of Hormuz potentially reopening. President Trump announced the US would begin escorting stranded ships through the strait on Monday as part of 'Project Freedom,' with discussions underway with Iran.


The fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran has continued into its third week. There are signs of a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz looming on the horizon. These are the major takeaways from what happened overnight. What did Trump say? President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the US would โ€œhelp free upโ€ ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz within hours. No details were provided. โ€œThis process, Project Freedom, will begin Monday morning, Middle East time,โ€ Trump said in a social media...

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