Will Trump's pause of the US effort to open the Hormuz bring about an Iran deal?
🔴 Tension RisingThe Jerusalem Post2026-05-06
US President Donald Trump has paused the US effort to guide stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz to allow time for a deal to end the Iran war. This move reflects a strategic shift amidst the ongoing conflict, primarily focused on the Strait of Hormuz. The UN is concerned about the humanitarian crisis facing crew members aboard ships trapped in the Persian Gulf, while the US maintains its blockade of Iranian ports.