Trump launches Project Freedom to escort ships out of Hormuz. Leaves Iran stranded.

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<p>Trump says the <a href="https://investinglive.com/commodities/trump-us-navy-will-make-effort-to-free-up-ships-in-hormuz-beginning-monday-mid-east-time-20260503/" rel="follow" target="_blank">US will begin escorting neutral ships out of the Strait of Hormuz on Monday</a> under an operation called Project Freedom, describing the move as a humanitarian gesture. It leaves Iran stuck with only poor options.</p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Summary:</p><ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">President Trump announced via Truth Social that the US will guide ships from neutral countries safely out of the Strait of Hormuz beginning Monday morning Middle East time, in an operation he named Project Freedom, per the post</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Trump described the initiative as a humanitarian gesture, citing vessels running low on food and supplies, and said crews had indicated they would not return to the area until it was safe, per the Truth Social post</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">The White House and Pentagon did not immediately respond to requests for comment, according to wire reports</li><li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Trump noted that US representatives are engaged in what he described as very positive discussions