US President Donald Trump launched a new operation seeking to open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, prompting Iran to lash out in an effort to keep control of the critical energy shipping route.

President Donald Trump said the US would start helping to free ships stranded in the Gulf by the US-Israeli war on Iran from Monday, as a tanker...

It comes as the US said on Monday it will begin to help "guide" vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump made the pledge yesterday, despite Iranian warnings that US forces entering the Strait will be attacked.

"We warn that any foreign armed force - especially the aggressive US military - if they intend to approach or enter the Strait of Hormuz, will be targeted and attacked," said Iran's military.

May 4 (UPI) -- An oil tanker was struck late Sunday near the Strait of Hormuz, the second attack on a vessel in the Persian Gulf in about eight hours.

US President Donald Trump had earlier announced the "Project Freedom" operation to "help free up" ships stuck in the key waterway. Iran said that would amount to a truce violation. DW has the latest.

Iran has warned US forces not to enter the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump said the United States would "guide out" ships stranded in...

May 4 (UPI) -- An oil tanker was struck late Sunday near the Strait of Hormuz, the second attack on a vessel in the Persian Gulf in about eight hours.

U.S. President Donald Trump launches 'Project Freedom' to assist stranded ships in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions with Iran.

Trump's announcement comes as a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz was attacked Sunday morning.

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has declared that the US will "guide" vessels stranded due to the Iran conflict out of the Gulf via the

Iran warns the U.S. against maritime interference in the Strait of Hormuz, deeming it a ceasefire violation amid tensions.

Iran warns the U.S. against maritime interference in the Strait of Hormuz, deeming it a ceasefire violation amid tensions.

U.S. military dismissed claim that Iran hit warship with two missiles on Monday morning, causing it to "turn back and flee".

Iran’s latest proposal to the United States calls for issues between the countries to be resolved within 30 days and aims to end the war rather than extend the ceasefire, according to Iran’s state-...

The US Central Command had said the ship was in violation of a US blockade. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Iran has issued a stern warning that it would attack any United States forces seen at the Strait of Hormuz. The iranian commander of Khatam al-Anbiya

Iran issues a warning regarding potential ceasefire violations as the US plans to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz amidst ongoing tensions. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

May 4 (UPI) -- A U.S. Navy admiral said Monday that U.S. forces have sunk six small Iranian boats for trying "to interfere" with efforts to protect commerical ships attempting to pass the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran said on Monday that ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz must coordinate with Iranian authorities, after the US announced an effort to open the strait

A tanker reported being hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime security organization said on Monday, shortly after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would start helping free ships stranded in the Gulf ‌by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Trump provided few details about the plan,…

The United States will launch an effort on Monday to "guide" stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said, giving few details about what could be a swee

US President tDonald Trump said the United States plans to begin escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz from Monday as negotiations with Iran continue. Speaking on Sunday, Trump said US...

A large cargo ship was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday as Iran pushes to assert control over the vital global energy shipping route.

The U.S. military is denying Iranian claims that it struck a Navy ship in the Middle East as President Trump launches a program to help vessels stuck in the Strait of Hormuz.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States on Monday kicked off an effort to “guide” stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, as it tries to counter economic disruptions that outlasted the peak of fighting with no peace deal in sight. A day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced what he called […]

Iran says it hit US Navy destroyer with missiles, but CENTCOM denies claim; officials cited in US media say 'Project Freedom' won't necessarily involve US Navy escorting merchant ships

Regime's latest proposal would end the fighting in Iran and Lebanon, see Strait of Hormuz open within a month as US lifts blockade; defers nuclear issue but said to float 15-year freeze on enrichment

The U.S. military said it fired on Iranian forces and sank six small boats targeting civilian ships as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz oMonday.

Tehran: The Head of the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee, Ebrahim Azizi, has warned the United States against intervening in maritime

Trump announces Project Freedom to help ships escape the Strait of Hormuz amid U.S.-Iran tensions, but Iran threatens attacks.

Ships have been “locked up” in the strait for over two months and are running low on food and other supplies. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.