U.S. Plans to Begin Extracting Ships Stuck Due to Persian Gulf Blockade

08:32; 04 May 2026 year

### U.S. to Launch "Project Freedom" to Free Stuck Ships in Persian Gulf On the morning of May 4, the United States will commence "Project Freedom," an operation aimed at freeing ships stranded in the Persian Gulf, according to a post by U.S. President Donald Trump on Truth Social. Describing the operation as a humanitarian gesture by the U.S., Middle Eastern countries, and Iran, Trump emphasized that the effort will ensure a safe passage for ships through the Strait of Hormuz. "Many of these ships are running out of food and essential supplies needed to maintain the health and sanitary conditions of their numerous crews. I believe this will be an important step in demonstrating goodwill from all those who have fought so intensely over the past months," Trump stated. "If there is any interference with this humanitarian process, unfortunately, it will have to be dealt with by force." He also noted that the decision to launch the operation followed requests from third countries seeking assistance in freeing their ships from the blocked maritime corridor. Upon completion of the operation, commercial vessels will not be allowed to return to the Gulf until the area becomes safe for navigation, according to Trump.

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