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Trump says US paused plans to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions
International
Published on 6 May 2026
What changed in Washington’s shipping rescue effort
Donald Trump announced Washington has paused efforts to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran tensions simmer. The White House did not immediately clarify what led to the shift or the current status of any negotiations Trump referenced. The move raises fresh concerns over maritime safety in one of the world’s most critical chokepoints.
- Trump says the US paused guiding stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz
- No immediate explanation came from the White House on the pause
- Trump referenced negotiations without providing details
- The decision could affect maritime safety in a key global trade route
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