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Cargo ships, including bulk carriers and general cargo vessels, sit at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz, 4 May, 2026

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Video. US launches 'Project Freedom' to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz

Updated: 04/05/2026 - 17:55 GMT+2

Trump announced the US would begin guiding ships on Monday through the strategic strait, a major transport route for oil, gas and fertiliser.

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