Trump says US will help stranded ships leave Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has said the United States will begin helping stranded ships leave the Strait of Hormuz, in what he called Project Freedom.

He said the effort would start on Monday morning, Middle East time, and described it as a humanitarian gesture for vessels he said were stuck in the narrow waterway.

Trump said the ships were running low on food and other supplies needed for large crews to remain on board in a healthy and sanitary condition.

He also warned that any interference would be dealt with forcefully.

The announcement matters because the Strait of Hormuz is a critical shipping route and the new US move appears to be a direct response to disruption in the area.

Trump said the countries requesting help were neutral and innocent bystanders, but he did not name them.

He also gave no details on how the operation would work or whether the US Navy would be involved.

The latest comments came in a Truth Social post, where Trump said the United States would guide ships safely out of what he called restricted waterways.

The supplied rows do not confirm which vessels are stranded, how many are affected, or whether any formal coordination has begun with Iran or other regional authorities.

It also remains unclear what rules will govern the escort effort, how long it will last, and what response it may draw if ships are blocked again.

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