Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has paused an operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing 'great progress' toward a comprehensive agreement with Iran. The decision comes after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined the effort to escort stranded tankers out of the Gulf.
US President Donald Trump has paused an operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The strait has been virtually shut since the conflict began, blocking 20% of world oil supplies. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had outlined the effort, which began on Monday, to escort stranded tankers out of the Gulf. Iran has threatened to deploy mines, drones, missiles, and fast-attack craft, while the US has blockaded Iranian ports and mounted escorted transits for commercial vessels. The US military destroyed several Iranian small boats, cruise missiles, and drones on Monday. Rubio stated that 'Operation Epic Fury is concluded', and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the US had secured a path through the waterway.
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