While the military operation to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz is on hold, the US says the blockade on Iran will remain
While the military operation to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz is on hold, the US says the blockade on Iran will remain
US President Donald Trump during an event in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on 5 May 2026 (Kent Nishimura/AFP)
Published date: 6 May 2026 12:00 BST
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