The US military blockade on Iran is intended to ensure the free flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz.

🟠 UPDATE US and Iran Trade Strikes in Strait of Hormuz Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth states the ceasefire with Iran is holding and announces 'Project Freedom,' a US operation to ensure free flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz. 📰 https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/hegseth-says-the-ceasefire-with-iran-is-not-over-262756421892 #Iran #USA #Hormuz #Military #Geopolitics #GeoWire

🟠 UPDATE US and Iran Trade Strikes in Strait of Hormuz US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth characterizes the US blockade on Iran as a 'gift to the world,' describing it as a 'powerful red, white, and blue dome.' 📰 https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/5/5/hegseth-says-us-blockade-on-iran-gift-to-the?traffic_source=rss #Iran #USA #Military #Diplomacy #Geopolitics #GeoWire

🟠 UPDATE US and Iran Trade Strikes in Strait of Hormuz US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the US operation to protect commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz is temporary, Washington is not seeking a fight, and the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect. 📰 https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260505-replay-pentagon-chief-hegseth-says-ceasefire-with-iran-not-over #Iran #USA #Hormuz #Military #Geopolitics #GeoWire

🟠 UPDATE US and Iran Trade Strikes in Strait of Hormuz U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the ceasefire with Iran is not over, despite ongoing exchanges of fire in the Gulf and struggles for control of the Strait of Hormuz. 📰 https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-not-looking-fight-with-temporary-operation-protect-ships-iran-pentagon-chief-2026-05-05/ #Iran #USA #Hormuz #Military #Geopolitics #GeoWire

🟠 UPDATE US Confirms Iran Ceasefire Holds Amid Strait of Hormuz Shipping Warnings Pentagon chief Hegseth confirms ceasefire holds. Trump aide states US established a security 'dome' for ships over Hormuz, but traffic in the strait remains stalled. 📰 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/5/us-iran-ceasefire-holds-despite-hormuz-standoff-pentagon-chief-hegseth?traffic_source=rss #Iran #USA #Hormuz #Military #Shipping #Geopolitics #GeoWire

🟠 UPDATE US Confirms Iran Ceasefire Holds Amid Strait of Hormuz Shipping Warnings US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the ceasefire with Iran is not over despite exchanges of fire in the Gulf. His comments aim to reassure that the US remains in control, while analysts suggest Washington is downplaying ground events. 📰 https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260505-hegseth-seeking-to-reassure-people-us-is-still-in-control-in-middle-east #Iran #USA #Hormuz #Military #Geopolitics #GeoWire