Trump ‘pauses’ mission to guide ships through Strait of Hormuz after less than 48 hours

May 5, 2026 - 23:00
Trump ‘pauses’ mission to guide ships through Strait of Hormuz after less than 48 hours
The US president’s decision came just hours after Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a news conference talking up the so-called Project Freedom mission, as he declared combat operations were “over”.