Saudi Arabia was reportedly frustrated by the US announcement of a plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia was reportedly frustrated by the US announcement of a plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The Iran-flagged container vessel Hamouna anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, in southern Iran, on 2 May 2026 (ISNA news agency/AFP)
Published date: 7 May 2026 13:16 BST
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The US president pauses the military operation to get ships through the Strait of Hormuz two days after he announced it.
What does the operation entail and could it lead to a resumption of hostilities?
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