Iran warns US to stay out of Hormuz after Trump says US will ‘guide’ ships

Author: Adam Hancock, Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: May 4, 2026Country: Iran

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Iran warns US to stay out of Hormuz after Trump says US will ‘guide’ ships

The Iranian military warned the US Navy to stay out of the Strait of Hormuz after President Trump announced a campaign to help stranded ships. Trump stated that the US would guide these vessels, adding that any interference would be dealt with 'forcefully'. US Central Command plans to support this operation with 15,000 military personnel and aircraft. Iran threatened to attack any foreign armed forces approaching the strait.

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