Trump: Countries from all over the World, almost all of which are not involved in the Middle Eastern dispute going on so visibly, and violently, for all to see, have asked the United States if we could help free up their Ships, which are locked up in the Strait of Hormuz, on something which they have absolutely nothing to do with — They are merely neutral and innocent bystanders! For the good of Iran, the Middle East, and the United States, we have told these Countries that we will guide their Ships safely out of these restricted Waterways, so that they can freely and ably get on with their business. Again, these are Ships from areas of the World that are not in any way involved with that which is currently taking place in the Middle East. I have told my Representatives to inform them that we will use best efforts to get their Ships and Crews safely out of the Strait. In all cases, they said they will not be returning until the area becomes safe for navigation, and everything else. This process, Project Freedom, will begin Monday morning, Middle East time. I am fully aware that my Representatives are having very positive discussions with the Country of Iran, and that these discussions could lead to something very positive for all. The Ship movement is merely meant to free up people, companies, and Countries that have done absolutely nothing wrong — They are victims of circumstance. This is a Humanitarian gesture on behalf of the United States, Middle Eastern Countries but, in particular, the Country of Iran. Many of these Ships are running low on food, and everything else necessary for largescale crews to stay on board in a healthy and sanitary manner. I think it would go a long way in showing Goodwill on behalf of all of those who have been fighting so strenuously over the last number of months. If, in any way, this Humanitarian process is interfered with, that interference will, unfortunately, have to be dealt with forcefully. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

(60day deadline ended on may1 and trump legally cannot continue war so now this new twist, and If Iran attacks, Iran starts the new conflict not trump and then U.S. can respond with full force and it will trigger a new 60day deadline (?) and he also added Humanitarian factor.

So now either iran end blockade or trump starts again

12-dimensional chess move by Mr president)

(Just a thought guys)

(so U.S. will NOT escort ships!)

The new effort, which Trump dubbed “Project Freedom,” is a process through which countries, insurance companies and shipping organizations can coordinate moving traffic through the Strait, according to a senior U.S. official. It doesn’t currently involve U.S. Navy warships escorting vessels through the strait, the official said: WSJ

This Project Freedom will tell US-flagged ships and others the safe lanes to navigate the Strait of Hormuz (aka no mines, etc.) according to WSJ

(But they already know about safe lanes so?, finding safe lanes is not the issue here imo lol, but IRGC)

(So Not a 12d move then, sorry guys) Mr President is just hoping for the best here)

IRGC: WE WARN THAT ANY FOREIGN FORCE, ESPECIALLY THE US MILITARY, WILL BE ATTACKED IF IT APPROACHES HORMUZ

Pakistan says some confidence building happening

A SOURCE FAMILIAR WITH THE DETAILS TOLD I24NEWS ABOUT THE OPERATION IN HORMUZ:

THE US OPERATION WILL BEGIN IN A FEW HOURS, THERE WILL BE NO CLOSE ESCORT BY THE US NAVY FOR SHIPS WISHING TO LEAVE THE AREA, BUT THERE WILL BE AN AMERICAN PRESENCE TO PROTECT THE SHIPS

(No escort but presence? Lol)

The Strait of Hormuz remained almost empty Monday, Shipping data sites showed one sanctioned tanker – the Botswana-flagged Nooh Gas – transiting the Strait on Monday. No other tankers or cargo ships were shown moving through the Strait at 5 a.m. ET: CNN

TWO MISSILES HIT AN AMERICAN PATROL BOAT FOLLOWING DISREGARD OF IRAN'S WARNING - LOCAL REPORTS - IRAN STATE MEDIA

A U.S. warship intending to pass through the Strait of Hormuz was turned back after ignoring Iran's warning, Fars news agency reported on Monday citing local sources, adding that two missiles hit it when it was sailing near Jask island.

SENIOR U.S. OFFICIAL DENIES A U.S. SHIP WAS HIT BY IRANIAN MISSILES: AXIOS, FOX NEWS AND BUSINESS INSIDER REPORTER

SENIOR IRANIAN OFFICIAL: IRAN FIRED A WARNING SHOT AGAINST U.S. WARSHIP TO PREVENT ITS ENTRY INTO STRAIT OF HORMUZ, UNCLEAR WHETHER THERE WAS ANY DAMAGE

The "humanitarian" mission to free ships stranded in the strait means "if the Iranians do something, they will be the bad guys and we will have the legitimacy to act," the source (close to Trump) contended.

The bottom line: "It's either we're looking at the real contours of an achievable deal soon, or he's going to bomb the hell out of them," the senior official said: Axios

ALERT IN DUBAI

UAE SENDS EMERGENCY ALERT FOR POTENTIAL MISSILE THREATS

BESSENT: U.S. IS OPENING UP STRAIT OF HORMUZ

BESSENT: WE HAVE ABSOLUTE CONTROL OF THE STRAIT

BESSENT: IRANIANS DO NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE STRAIT

UAE SAYS SITUATION CURRENTLY SAFE AFTER POTENTIAL THREAT ALERT

ALERT LIFTED

BESSENT: URGE CHINA TO JOIN US IN HORMUZ OPERATION

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SOUTH KOREA CONFIRMS RECEIVING INTELLIGENCE THAT KOREAN VESSEL WAS STRUCK IN STRAIT OF HORMIZ AFTER US BEGAN PROJECT FREEDOM OPERATION ON MAY 4

SEOUL OFFICIALS VERIFYING REPORT OF EXPLOSION OR ACCIDENT INVOLVING SOUTH KOREAN FLAG CARGO SHIP ANCHORED INSIDE STRAIT OF HORMIZ WITH NO CASUALTIES REPORTED: YONHAP

FIRE HAPPENED AT BULK CARRIER OWNED BY KOREAN SHIPPER HMM, IT IS NOT CLEAR WHETHER FIRE CAUSED BY ATTACK OR INTERNALLY - HMM SPOKESPERSON

SOUTH KOREA'S MARITIME MINISTRY SAYS EXPLOSION HAPPENED IN ENGINE ROOM AT THE KOREAN VESSEL ON MONDAY

IRGC: STRAIT OF HORMUZ IS CLOSED COMPLETELY AGAIN

UAE: AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS ARE CURRENTLY RESPONDING TO A MISSILE THREAT