Iran live updates: Trump's 'Project Freedom' to begin Monday amid attacks in strait

Trump on Sunday said that the U.S. will guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz.

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Last updated: Monday, May 4, 2026 11:22AM GMT
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President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites.

Following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, initial U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan earlier this month failed to reach a peace deal.

Trump later announced the open-ended extension of the ceasefire and the continuation of the blockade until Iran's proposal is submitted and discussions are concluded "one way or the other."

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11:09 AM GMT

Trump says US will guide ships of countries not involved in war out of strait

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he's ordered U.S. personnel to safely guide ships and crews from countries that are not involved with the Iran war out of Strait of Hormuz, which is currently subject to a naval blockade.

This "humanitarian gesture," which Trump called "Project Freedom," will begin Monday morning "Middle East time," he wrote.

"The Ship movement is merely meant to free up people, companies, and Countries that have done absolutely nothing wrong -- They are victims of circumstance," the president wrote. "This is a Humanitarian gesture on behalf of the United States, Middle Eastern Countries but, in particular, the Country of Iran."

Trump claimed that his "representatives" were having "very positive discussions" with Iranian leadership, despite the fact that he said earlier Sunday that he reviewed their most recent peace proposal and that it is "not acceptable."

He said these discussions "could lead to something very positive for all" but warned that if Iran interferes with these safety efforts, they will "have to be dealt with forcefully."

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11:09 AM GMT

Senior Iranian military official says war with US will 'likely' resume

Iran's armed forces say it is "likely" the U.S.-Israel war on the country will resume as "evidence shows the US is not committed to any agreements or treaties."

"The actions and statements of U.S. officials are primarily media-driven aimed first at preventing a drop in oil prices and second at extricating themselves from the mess they have created," Mohammad Jafar Asadi, deputy of the military headquarters, said in a statement carried by Iran's Fars news agency.

"The armed forces are fully prepared for any new adventures or foolishness from the Americans."

-ABC News's Lama Hasan

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May 01, 2026, 6:30 PM GMT

45 ships turned back during blockade: CENTCOM

So far, 45 commercial vessels have been directed to turn around or return to port as part of the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports, U.S. Central Command said Friday.

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May 01, 2026, 6:28 PM GMT

Trump says he's 'not happy' after Iran talks

President Donald Trump said Friday that he is "not happy" after recent talks with Iran.

"We just had a conversation with Iran. Let's see what happens. But I would say that I am not happy," Trump told reporters before departing the White House.

Trump said the Iranian leadership is "very disjointed" and "argumentative with each other."

"They come back -- one says one thing, one says another. They're very confused," he said, adding that he's "not satisfied" with what's been offered.