- Trump said the move is intended to assist ships and crews trapped in the narrow waterway
- He claimed some vessels have been stuck for weeks, facing shortages of food and essential supplies
- The United States has also introduced restrictions targeting Iranian shipping in response to the escalating tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will begin an operation on Monday aimed at helping stranded commercial vessels move out of the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a “humanitarian gesture” linked to the ongoing tensions involving Iran.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Trump said the move is intended to assist ships and crews trapped in the narrow waterway, where access has been heavily restricted amid the conflict involving Iran and Israel.
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He claimed some vessels have been stuck for weeks, facing shortages of food and essential supplies.
In a post on his Truth Social account, he said the United States had informed several countries that it would help guide their ships safely through the area so they could resume normal trade activities.
The situation in the Strait of Hormuz has worsened in recent months, with Iran tightening control over maritime movement in the Gulf.
The United States has also introduced restrictions targeting Iranian shipping in response to the escalating tensions.
However, key details of the planned U.S. operation remain unclear. The White House and Pentagon have not provided further clarification on how the mission will be carried out or which countries are expected to benefit.
Trump also warned that any interference with the operation would be met with a strong response.
At the same time, diplomatic tension between Washington and Tehran continues. Iran said it had received a response from the United States regarding its latest peace proposal, delivered through Pakistan, and is currently reviewing it. Neither U.S. nor Pakistani officials have confirmed this communication.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said there are currently no nuclear negotiations taking place, suggesting that Tehran wants broader issues, including shipping access and the war itself, addressed before nuclear talks resume.
Iran’s proposal reportedly calls for an end to hostilities first, along with lifting restrictions on Gulf shipping routes, before any formal nuclear discussions.
Trump, however, has signaled strong resistance to the proposal, arguing that Iran has not met conditions he considers necessary for meaningful negotiations. He also indicated that he is unlikely to accept the terms presented.
The United States and Israel had paused their military campaign against Iran several weeks ago, and limited diplomatic discussions have taken place since then.
However, further talks have not been successfully scheduled, leaving the conflict and maritime restrictions unresolved.
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