Trump says the US will escort ships out of the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday
The United States Navy will escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday, President Donald Trump announced Sunday, stating that "countries all over the world" had requested it. AFP "For the good of Iran, the Middle East, and the United States, we have told these countries that we will guide them..."
TL;DR
- The US Navy will escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday.
- President Trump announced the initiative, citing requests from countries around the world.
- The operation is named 'Operation Freedom'.
- The escorts aim to ensure safe passage for international commerce.
- The initiative is presented as beneficial for Iran, the Middle East, and the United States.