President Donald Trump said the U.S. will attempt to “free” stranded ships that have been trapped by the Strait of Hormuz closure since the war with Iran began. The effort, which Trump dubbed “Project Freedom,” is set to begin Monday. The strait has been largely impassable since the war broke out, stranding vessels and choking off a key supply chain. U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he departs the White House on May 1, 2026 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images
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