Iran war: What’s happening on day 66 as Trump announces Hormuz mission?

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: May 4, 2026Country: United States

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Iran war: What’s happening on day 66 as Trump announces Hormuz mission?

US President Donald Trump announced a naval mission called Project Freedom to assist stranded ships in the Strait of Hormuz, which is under an Iranian blockade. In response, Iran warned that any foreign armed force, especially the US Army, would be attacked if they attempted to enter the strait. Meanwhile, the Iranian Foreign Minister stated that the US-Israeli war on Iran is illegal and unilateral.

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