Iran war: Trump says Project Freedom 'paused'
· DWUS President Trump says the US effort to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz is on pause amid a push for an Iran deal. The US says it will now only operate defensively to enforce a naval blockade. DW has more.
- Trump says US effort to guide ships through Strait of Hormuz paused amid push for Iran deal
- Rubio: Offensive operations against Iran are 'over'
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Welcome to DW's coverage of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on Wednesday, 6 May, 2026. You can catch up on Tuesday's developments here.