According to Fox News, former U.S. President Donald Trump revealed on Sunday that the United States would begin a coordinated operation on Monday morning aimed at freeing vessels currently stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.
He described the planned move as a humanitarian initiative designed to support neutral nations affected by the ongoing tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
Trump explained that the effort is focused on assisting ships and their crews who have reportedly been unable to leave the waterway, with supplies such as food becoming increasingly scarce.
While he did not provide extensive details about how the mission would be carried out, he indicated that the United States intends to ensure safe passage for affected vessels so they can resume normal operations without further disruption.
The announcement comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with restrictions on maritime movement significantly affecting international trade routes.
Reports indicate that shipping activities in the area have been heavily constrained for weeks, creating logistical challenges for several countries that rely on the route for commerce and energy transportation.
Citing reports from Reuters, Iran has reportedly restricted most shipping traffic through the Gulf for over two months, allowing mainly its own vessels to pass.
The report also noted that the United States recently imposed a countermeasure by blocking ships departing from Iranian ports, further complicating the situation and escalating the standoff.
“We have told these Countries that we will guide their Ships safely out of these restricted Waterways, so that they can freely and ably get on with their business,” Trump said…Read_More…